Amherst Weather in April

What's the weather like in Amherst (Nova Scotia) in April 2024?

The climate in Amherst during April can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

April is in the spring in Amherst and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

Amherst weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.7°C 45.8°F
Nightly temperature -1.1°C 30.1°F
Average temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average April is the driest month of the year in Amherst with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Amherst

Amherst average temperature in April

April rainfall

Amherst average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Amherst average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Amherst in April 2024.

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Amherst weather stats

Amherst weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: August 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January -3.1°C 26.4°F
Wettest month: December 117mm 4.6ins
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