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La Malbaie in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct for gardens, whale watching and the train; Feb–Mar for skiing at Mont Grand-Fonds). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
7°C (45°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct for gardens, whale watching and the train; Feb–Mar for skiing at Mont Grand-Fonds). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • La MalbaieHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 11 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 La Malbaie, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Mixed

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)

    Feb: -16 °C (3 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 11

    Feb: 10 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Feb: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct for gardens, whale watching and the train; Feb–Mar for skiing at Mont Grand-Fonds). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

February: Inside La Malbaie's best window: Jun–Oct for gardens, whale watching and the train; Feb–Mar for skiing at Mont Grand-Fonds.

La Malbaie: 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

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