When to go · Fredericton
Fredericton in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near −15 °C (5 °F), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near 5 °F (−15 °C), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Low
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near −15 °C (5 °F), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near 5 °F (−15 °C), heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- JulyGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- AugustGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- SeptemberGreatInside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
Weather in April
- FrederictonHighs around 10.2 °C (50 °F), lows around -1.1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 50 °F (10.2 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1.1 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Low
- Prices · Canada overall
- Low
Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fredericton, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 10.2 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10.2 °C)
Jun: 22.8 °C (73 °F)73 °F (22.8 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1.1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1.1 °C)
Jun: 9.9 °C (50 °F)50 °F (9.9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 12 (better)
Jun: 13
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lows near −15 °C, heavy snow), and the muddy spring thaw in late Mar–Apr.
June: Inside Fredericton's best window: Jun–Sep for warm days and river trails; mid-Sep for the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
Fredericton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast