Drummondville Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Drummondville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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9.7°C
Avg Low
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-0.6°C
Avg Temp
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4.6°C
Avg Rain
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87 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
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2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
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4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Drummondville April Weather Overview

April is close to Drummondville's year-round average, with average highs near 9.7°C and lows around -0.6°C (mean 4.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 87 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Drummondville April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Drummondville's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Drummondville was 1987 — when the month averaged 7.2°C — while the coldest was 2016 at 1.5°C. Typical April days reach 9.7°C with nights near -0.6°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.5°C→6.0°C+2.5°C
Max Temp8.6°C→11.7°C+3.1°C
Min Temp-1.5°C→0.2°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

1.0°C–2.8°C5 yr (11%)
2.8°C–4.5°C18 yr (40%)
4.5°C–6.3°C14 yr (31%)
6.3°C–8.0°C8 yr (18%)

Drummondville April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Drummondville, averaging 87 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1996 with 160 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 34 mm.

Drummondville April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Drummondville during April averages 82%. The most humid April was 1983 at 88%, and the least humid was 2025 at 73%.

Drummondville April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Drummondville. The sunniest April was 2016 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2007 at 3.7.

Drummondville April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Drummondville during April is 2.6 m/s. The windiest April was 1982 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 2.2 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Drummondville

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Freezing
Morning
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Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Drummondville

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Drummondville Weather by Month

Drummondville April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.5°C4.5°C4.4°C4.2°C5.5°C+1°C
Avg High9.7°C9.5°C9.5°C9.4°C11.0°C+1.3°C
Avg Low-0.6°C-0.6°C-0.6°C-0.9°C-0.1°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain83 mm89 mm97 mm94 mm59 mm-24 mm

Extreme April Records in Drummondville

🔥Warmest April25.8°C1990
🧊Coldest April-16.0°C1982
🌧️Wettest April160 mm1996
🏜️Driest April34 mm2021
🌬️Windiest April3.4 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Drummondville have risen by about 2.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -16°C (1982) to a record high of 25.8°C (1990).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 87 mm, with a wettest year of 160 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Drummondville?

A good time to visit Drummondville

April is a good time to visit Drummondville, with days averaging 9.7°C and nights around -0.6°C (mean 4.6°C, close to Drummondville's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Drummondville's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Drummondville Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Drummondville's year-round average, with average highs near 9.7°C and lows around -0.6°C (mean 4.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 87 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 87 mm of rainfall in Drummondville, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 160 mm (1996), and the driest just 34 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.6°C to 11.7°C and overnight lows from -1.5°C to 0.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Drummondville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.4°C5.5°C-0.4°C25.0°C-7.6°C68 mm73%2.8 m/s4.4
202412.1°C6.1°C0.0°C21.1°C-5.3°C50 mm74%3 m/s4.4
202312.3°C6.5°C0.7°C24.1°C-8.5°C70 mm76%2.7 m/s4.4
202210.4°C4.9°C-0.6°C18.2°C-4.4°C69 mm76%2.8 m/s4.3
202112.3°C6.8°C1.3°C22.0°C-5.8°C34 mm78%2.4 m/s4.5
20207.8°C3.2°C-1.5°C15.9°C-5.6°C59 mm80%3 m/s4.5
20198.4°C3.7°C-1.1°C17.7°C-7.0°C132 mm82%3.1 m/s3.9
20186.3°C2.1°C-2.0°C18.0°C-11.4°C126 mm82%2.7 m/s3.9
201711.6°C6.3°C0.9°C23.0°C-4.0°C131 mm84%2.5 m/s3.8
2016 ❄️7.3°C1.5°C-4.3°C18.5°C-13.3°C59 mm77%2.4 m/s5.4
20159.2°C3.9°C-1.3°C19.5°C-12.0°C66 mm80%2.8 m/s4.5
20149.6°C4.1°C-1.5°C21.2°C-10.9°C103 mm81%2.9 m/s4.5
201310.0°C4.3°C-1.4°C21.8°C-7.7°C50 mm76%2.9 m/s4.6
20129.7°C4.8°C0.0°C24.1°C-3.8°C70 mm81%2.5 m/s4.5
20119.3°C4.4°C-0.4°C22.3°C-6.5°C124 mm82%2.7 m/s4.1
201012.5°C7.1°C1.7°C24.9°C-1.9°C80 mm82%2.5 m/s4.5
200911.4°C5.6°C-0.1°C24.7°C-4.4°C64 mm83%2.7 m/s4.6
200811.4°C6.2°C1.0°C21.4°C-9.6°C78 mm85%2.4 m/s5
20077.8°C3.7°C-0.4°C21.8°C-7.5°C130 mm87%2.6 m/s3.7
200610.9°C5.5°C0.2°C19.1°C-5.1°C104 mm84%2.4 m/s4.6
200510.9°C5.6°C0.2°C18.7°C-3.9°C148 mm83%2.5 m/s4.3
20048.8°C3.8°C-1.1°C23.1°C-7.1°C82 mm82%2.8 m/s4.4
20038.2°C2.8°C-2.5°C20.6°C-13.7°C102 mm79%2.4 m/s4.1
20029.9°C5.0°C0.2°C24.5°C-7.1°C95 mm80%2.4 m/s4.2
20018.4°C3.0°C-2.3°C20.6°C-10.2°C37 mm85%2.5 m/s5.3
20007.4°C2.9°C-1.7°C14.8°C-12.3°C132 mm86%2.6 m/s3.9
199910.0°C4.5°C-1.0°C17.4°C-5.7°C35 mm78%2.5 m/s4.9
199812.7°C6.4°C0.0°C20.9°C-4.2°C44 mm76%2.4 m/s5.3
19978.3°C3.1°C-2.2°C19.7°C-9.6°C58 mm82%2.4 m/s5.1
1996 🌧️8.2°C3.7°C-0.8°C16.8°C-8.2°C160 mm83%2.6 m/s4.4
19957.7°C2.7°C-2.3°C15.6°C-12.6°C55 mm77%2.5 m/s4.5
19948.8°C4.2°C-0.4°C20.4°C-10.5°C123 mm85%2.9 m/s4.2
199310.3°C5.2°C0.1°C18.7°C-4.1°C144 mm84%2.4 m/s3.9
19928.0°C3.2°C-1.7°C21.0°C-9.6°C61 mm84%2.4 m/s5.2
199111.0°C6.4°C1.8°C18.3°C-3.0°C125 mm85%2.4 m/s4.5
199010.0°C5.3°C0.6°C25.8°C-8.0°C86 mm86%2.8 m/s4.1
19897.8°C3.2°C-1.4°C14.7°C-5.0°C49 mm81%2.2 m/s4.4
198810.5°C5.6°C0.7°C15.7°C-3.4°C82 mm84%2.6 m/s4.1
1987 🔥12.9°C7.2°C1.4°C24.7°C-5.3°C49 mm80%2.6 m/s4.5
198612.9°C7.1°C1.4°C24.8°C-4.3°C69 mm81%2.5 m/s5.1
19857.4°C2.5°C-2.5°C17.4°C-10.9°C81 mm84%2.5 m/s4.8
19848.8°C4.0°C-0.9°C21.7°C-9.6°C71 mm88%2.5 m/s4.4
19839.0°C4.2°C-0.5°C17.9°C-8.2°C140 mm88%2.5 m/s—
19826.8°C1.7°C-3.4°C21.6°C-16.0°C104 mm85%3.4 m/s—
198111.0°C5.3°C-0.4°C17.8°C-6.5°C104 mm79%3.1 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Drummondville April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Drummondville in April?▼

The average high in April is around 9.7°C with lows near -0.6°C (mean 4.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Drummondville in April?▼

April averages 87 mm of rainfall in Drummondville, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 160 mm in 1996.

What was the hottest April on record in Drummondville?▼

The hottest April reached 25.8°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to -16°C in 1982.

Has April in Drummondville gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.6°C to 11.7°C and overnight lows from -1.5°C to 0.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Drummondville?▼

April is close to Drummondville's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 9.7°C daytime highs and -0.6°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Drummondville?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Drummondville, averaging 4.6°C.

What should I pack for Drummondville in April?▼

For April in Drummondville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.7°C and lows of -0.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Drummondville humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Drummondville in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.6 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 3.4 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in Drummondville?▼

The wettest April on record was 1996 with 160 mm. On average, April sees 87 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Drummondville behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.