Renfrew Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Renfrew

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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9.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.9°C
Avg Temp
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6.2°C
Avg Rain
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79 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Renfrew April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Renfrew, with average highs near 9.5°C and lows around 2.9°C (mean 6.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Renfrew April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Renfrew. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Renfrew was 2011 — when the month averaged 9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 3.5°C. Typical April days reach 9.5°C with nights near 2.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.7°C→6.8°C+1.1°C
Max Temp9.3°C→10.4°C+1.1°C
Min Temp2.2°C→3.2°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

3.0°C–4.5°C3 yr (7%)
4.5°C–6.0°C14 yr (31%)
6.0°C–7.5°C22 yr (49%)
7.5°C–9.0°C6 yr (13%)

Renfrew April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Renfrew, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1993 with 151 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 23 mm.

Renfrew April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Renfrew during April averages 87%. The most humid April was 1993 at 90%, and the least humid was 2021 at 82%.

Renfrew April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Renfrew. The sunniest April was 2021 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1996 at 2.9.

Renfrew April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Renfrew during April is 3.6 m/s. The windiest April was 1991 at 4.6 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.7 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Renfrew

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

How April Ranks in Renfrew

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Renfrew Weather by Month

Renfrew April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp5.5°C6.0°C6.6°C6.3°C6.8°C+1.3°C
Avg High9.0°C9.1°C9.9°C9.6°C10.5°C+1.5°C
Avg Low2.1°C2.9°C3.4°C3.1°C3.1°C+1°C
Avg Rain59 mm104 mm82 mm76 mm64 mm+5 mm

Extreme April Records in Renfrew

🔥Warmest April19.9°C2003
🧊Coldest April-5.3°C2018
🌧️Wettest April151 mm1993
🏜️Driest April23 mm2021
🌬️Windiest April4.6 m/s1991

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Renfrew have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -5.3°C (2018) to a record high of 19.9°C (2003).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm, with a wettest year of 151 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Renfrew?

A good time to visit Renfrew

April is a good time to visit Renfrew, with days averaging 9.5°C and nights around 2.9°C (mean 6.2°C, cooler than Renfrew's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Renfrew'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 →

Renfrew Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Renfrew, with average highs near 9.5°C and lows around 2.9°C (mean 6.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 79 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 79 mm of rainfall in Renfrew, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 151 mm (1993), and the driest just 23 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.6 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.3°C to 10.4°C and overnight lows from 2.2°C to 3.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Renfrew, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.4°C8.4°C4.3°C19.6°C0.4°C49 mm85%3.1 m/s4.3
20249.9°C6.8°C3.7°C13.5°C-0.4°C146 mm88%4.2 m/s3.6
202310.3°C6.8°C3.4°C13.8°C-1.9°C77 mm87%3.2 m/s3.8
202210.6°C7.0°C3.4°C15.2°C-2.5°C63 mm86%3.3 m/s3.8
20218.7°C4.9°C1.0°C14.7°C-3.1°C23 mm82%2.7 m/s4.6
202010.8°C6.8°C2.9°C16.6°C-2.0°C27 mm85%3.5 m/s4.5
201911.1°C7.3°C3.6°C18.2°C-1.1°C52 mm86%3.8 m/s3.6
20188.9°C6.1°C3.3°C14.2°C-5.3°C99 mm90%3.8 m/s3.4
20179.5°C6.2°C2.9°C12.8°C-1.7°C32 mm87%3.9 m/s3.7
20168.0°C4.9°C1.8°C14.0°C-1.0°C89 mm86%3.3 m/s3.9
201510.0°C6.3°C2.5°C16.5°C-1.8°C66 mm87%3.2 m/s4.3
201410.6°C7.7°C4.7°C15.5°C1.3°C92 mm89%3.9 m/s3.5
20137.6°C4.5°C1.5°C11.9°C-2.8°C104 mm87%4.4 m/s4
20127.9°C4.8°C1.7°C9.5°C-1.9°C81 mm87%3.2 m/s3.8
2011 🔥12.5°C9.0°C5.5°C17.4°C1.7°C66 mm87%3.6 m/s4
20109.8°C6.4°C3.0°C15.1°C-3.3°C76 mm88%3.1 m/s3.9
200910.9°C7.7°C4.5°C14.6°C2.0°C94 mm89%3.6 m/s3.5
20088.8°C5.6°C2.4°C13.6°C-1.3°C80 mm86%3.6 m/s3.8
200712.4°C8.7°C5.0°C17.8°C0.1°C51 mm87%3.5 m/s4
20068.4°C5.4°C2.3°C14.1°C-2.3°C69 mm87%3.9 m/s4
20059.5°C6.4°C3.4°C13.7°C-1.2°C116 mm88%4.3 m/s3.6
200410.2°C7.3°C4.4°C14.8°C-0.6°C105 mm90%3.7 m/s3.4
200311.7°C8.0°C4.4°C19.9°C-2.4°C57 mm86%3.3 m/s3.8
200210.2°C6.9°C3.6°C13.6°C-0.6°C81 mm87%3.6 m/s3.5
20018.2°C5.0°C1.7°C11.3°C-1.8°C78 mm88%3.5 m/s3.4
20008.3°C5.1°C1.9°C14.3°C-2.8°C88 mm87%3.4 m/s3.3
199910.1°C7.0°C3.9°C16.9°C-2.3°C108 mm89%3.7 m/s3.6
19987.7°C4.8°C1.9°C11.4°C-3.3°C111 mm88%3.8 m/s3.5
199710.4°C7.0°C3.7°C14.6°C-1.0°C60 mm87%3.6 m/s3.2
19969.0°C6.2°C3.3°C12.5°C-1.7°C123 mm90%3.8 m/s2.9
19959.5°C6.0°C2.5°C14.2°C-1.7°C47 mm88%3.8 m/s3.5
19948.5°C5.3°C2.1°C13.3°C-1.4°C101 mm89%4 m/s3.4
1993 🌧️9.8°C6.8°C3.9°C17.7°C1.1°C151 mm90%3.6 m/s3
19928.4°C5.7°C2.9°C12.4°C-1.9°C117 mm89%4.4 m/s3.1
19918.8°C5.6°C2.4°C15.3°C-2.0°C136 mm87%4.6 m/s3.4
19909.1°C5.9°C2.8°C18.3°C-2.4°C85 mm87%4 m/s3.6
19897.5°C4.3°C1.1°C12.0°C-2.4°C63 mm86%3.3 m/s3.4
19889.7°C6.2°C2.7°C14.5°C-2.0°C71 mm86%3.1 m/s3.4
198710.4°C7.2°C3.9°C18.0°C-0.8°C65 mm90%3.6 m/s3.3
1986 ❄️6.7°C3.5°C0.4°C12.0°C-2.7°C72 mm86%3.6 m/s3.3
19858.7°C5.6°C2.4°C13.2°C-2.2°C94 mm88%3.9 m/s3.2
198410.3°C6.3°C2.4°C19.8°C-2.5°C46 mm86%3.3 m/s3.7
19837.1°C4.2°C1.2°C10.6°C-2.7°C54 mm86%3.2 m/s—
19829.9°C6.5°C3.1°C13.4°C-1.6°C45 mm86%3.5 m/s—
198110.3°C6.1°C1.9°C14.7°C-3.6°C24 mm85%3 m/s—

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

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Renfrew April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Renfrew in April?▼

The average high in April is around 9.5°C with lows near 2.9°C (mean 6.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Renfrew in April?▼

April averages 79 mm of rainfall in Renfrew, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 151 mm in 1993.

What was the hottest April on record in Renfrew?▼

The hottest April reached 19.9°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to -5.3°C in 2018.

Has April in Renfrew 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.3°C to 10.4°C and overnight lows from 2.2°C to 3.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Renfrew?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Renfrew and one of the drier months, so plan for around 9.5°C daytime highs and 2.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Renfrew?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Renfrew, averaging 6.2°C.

What should I pack for Renfrew in April?▼

For April in Renfrew, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.5°C and lows of 2.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Renfrew humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Renfrew in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.6 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.6 m/s (1991).

Which April had the most rainfall in Renfrew?▼

The wettest April on record was 1993 with 151 mm. On average, April sees 79 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 Renfrew 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.