La Prairie Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in La Prairie

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
5.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
89 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

La Prairie April Weather Overview

April is close to La Prairie's year-round average, with average highs near 10.5°C and lows around 0.4°C (mean 5.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

La Prairie April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to La Prairie's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in La Prairie was 2010 — when the month averaged 8.4°C — while the coldest was 2016 at 2.4°C. Typical April days reach 10.5°C with nights near 0.4°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp4.8°C→6.4°C+1.6°C
Max Temp9.8°C→11.6°C+1.8°C
Min Temp-0.3°C→1.2°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–3.8°C5 yr (11%)
3.8°C–5.5°C17 yr (38%)
5.5°C–7.3°C18 yr (40%)
7.3°C–9.0°C5 yr (11%)

La Prairie April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in La Prairie, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 157 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 29 mm.

La Prairie April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in La Prairie during April averages 81%. The most humid April was 1983 at 86%, and the least humid was 1995 at 74%.

La Prairie April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

La Prairie April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in La Prairie during April is 3.5 m/s. The windiest April was 1982 at 4.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 2.9 m/s.

What April Feels Like in La Prairie

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How April Ranks in La Prairie

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore La Prairie Weather by Month

La Prairie April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.6°C5.3°C5.5°C5.1°C6.0°C+0.4°C
Avg High10.7°C10.2°C10.5°C10.1°C11.1°C+0.4°C
Avg Low0.5°C0.3°C0.4°C0.0°C0.9°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain76 mm83 mm95 mm101 mm84 mm+8 mm

Extreme April Records in La Prairie

🔥Warmest April26.0°C1990
🧊Coldest April-13.3°C1982
🌧️Wettest April157 mm1983
🏜️Driest April29 mm1999
🌬️Windiest April4.4 m/s1982

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in La Prairie have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -13.3°C (1982) to a record high of 26°C (1990).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm, with a wettest year of 157 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit La Prairie?

A good time to visit La Prairie

April is a good time to visit La Prairie, with days averaging 10.5°C and nights around 0.4°C (mean 5.5°C, close to La Prairie's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See La Prairie'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 →

La Prairie Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to La Prairie's year-round average, with average highs near 10.5°C and lows around 0.4°C (mean 5.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 89 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 89 mm of rainfall in La Prairie, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 157 mm (1983), and the driest just 29 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.5 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.8°C to 11.6°C and overnight lows from -0.3°C to 1.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in La Prairie, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.1°C5.8°C0.6°C25.3°C-7.7°C84 mm77%3.7 m/s4.4
202411.8°C6.4°C1.0°C21.4°C-4.3°C95 mm80%3.7 m/s4.4
202312.2°C7.0°C1.8°C24.3°C-8.2°C100 mm80%3.5 m/s4.4
202210.2°C5.2°C0.2°C18.4°C-3.4°C107 mm79%3.6 m/s4.3
202112.6°C7.4°C2.2°C21.9°C-5.2°C68 mm78%3.3 m/s4.5
20208.6°C4.1°C-0.5°C16.7°C-4.7°C50 mm78%3.9 m/s4.5
20199.3°C4.5°C-0.4°C16.6°C-6.5°C127 mm82%3.9 m/s3.9
20186.6°C2.6°C-1.4°C18.1°C-10.1°C114 mm82%3.6 m/s3.9
201711.8°C6.8°C1.7°C21.8°C-2.4°C143 mm85%3.5 m/s3.8
2016 ❄️7.9°C2.4°C-3.1°C18.7°C-11.3°C81 mm77%3.1 m/s5.4
201510.4°C5.0°C-0.5°C20.7°C-11.5°C72 mm79%3.7 m/s4.5
201410.2°C4.8°C-0.5°C21.7°C-8.2°C117 mm81%3.7 m/s4.5
201310.5°C5.1°C-0.2°C21.2°C-6.2°C55 mm76%3.7 m/s4.6
201210.4°C5.5°C0.6°C25.1°C-3.4°C67 mm80%3.5 m/s4.5
201110.5°C5.5°C0.4°C22.5°C-5.1°C147 mm82%3.5 m/s4.1
2010 🔥13.7°C8.4°C3.0°C24.4°C-1.3°C91 mm81%3.3 m/s4.5
200911.9°C6.3°C0.7°C26.0°C-3.7°C73 mm81%3.6 m/s4.6
200812.5°C7.3°C2.2°C22.2°C-7.0°C76 mm83%3.1 m/s5
20078.7°C4.8°C0.8°C21.9°C-5.1°C135 mm85%3.5 m/s3.7
200611.7°C6.3°C1.0°C19.2°C-4.9°C96 mm82%3.3 m/s4.6
200512.1°C6.7°C1.3°C20.5°C-3.2°C149 mm80%3.4 m/s4.3
20049.4°C4.7°C0.1°C23.5°C-7.2°C86 mm81%3.7 m/s4.4
20038.8°C3.6°C-1.6°C21.8°C-11.9°C80 mm79%3.2 m/s4.1
200210.9°C6.1°C1.3°C25.5°C-6.3°C101 mm80%3.2 m/s4.2
200110.8°C5.0°C-0.8°C22.5°C-7.0°C37 mm81%3.5 m/s5.3
20008.6°C4.0°C-0.7°C19.6°C-11.0°C121 mm83%3.7 m/s3.9
199911.1°C5.5°C-0.1°C18.2°C-4.6°C29 mm77%3.3 m/s4.9
199812.9°C7.0°C1.1°C19.6°C-3.5°C42 mm76%3.2 m/s5.3
19979.6°C4.4°C-0.8°C20.6°C-9.8°C70 mm80%3.4 m/s5.1
19968.6°C4.1°C-0.4°C16.1°C-7.8°C128 mm81%3.5 m/s4.4
19958.7°C3.6°C-1.6°C17.9°C-11.3°C47 mm74%3.6 m/s4.5
199410.0°C5.3°C0.6°C21.4°C-7.7°C95 mm83%3.8 m/s4.2
199310.2°C5.6°C1.0°C19.8°C-3.4°C144 mm84%3.2 m/s3.9
19928.6°C4.0°C-0.5°C21.6°C-9.2°C54 mm83%3.3 m/s5.2
199111.7°C7.2°C2.6°C20.3°C-3.3°C126 mm84%3.2 m/s4.5
199010.2°C5.9°C1.5°C26.0°C-5.8°C92 mm85%3.5 m/s4.1
19898.6°C3.9°C-0.8°C16.1°C-5.2°C48 mm80%2.9 m/s4.4
198811.3°C6.4°C1.4°C17.7°C-3.3°C91 mm82%3.5 m/s4.1
198713.5°C8.3°C3.0°C24.7°C-3.9°C50 mm79%3.5 m/s4.5
198613.6°C7.9°C2.2°C25.2°C-3.8°C46 mm80%3.3 m/s5.1
19858.8°C3.9°C-0.9°C19.4°C-9.0°C77 mm82%3.5 m/s4.8
198410.9°C5.9°C0.9°C21.9°C-4.3°C78 mm84%3.4 m/s4.4
1983 🌧️9.1°C4.7°C0.3°C17.4°C-4.7°C157 mm86%3.3 m/s—
19828.2°C2.9°C-2.5°C22.1°C-13.3°C62 mm81%4.4 m/s—
198112.0°C6.4°C0.7°C19.3°C-5.8°C80 mm79%3.9 m/s—

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

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La Prairie April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in La Prairie in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10.5°C with lows near 0.4°C (mean 5.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in La Prairie in April?▼

April averages 89 mm of rainfall in La Prairie, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 157 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in La Prairie?▼

The hottest April reached 26°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to -13.3°C in 1982.

Has April in La Prairie 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.8°C to 11.6°C and overnight lows from -0.3°C to 1.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit La Prairie?▼

April is close to La Prairie's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10.5°C daytime highs and 0.4°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in La Prairie?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in La Prairie, averaging 5.5°C.

What should I pack for La Prairie in April?▼

For April in La Prairie, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.5°C and lows of 0.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is La Prairie humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is La Prairie in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.5 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.4 m/s (1982).

Which April had the most rainfall in La Prairie?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 157 mm. On average, April sees 89 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 La Prairie 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.