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Merritt in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). 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

MerrittHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 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 Merritt, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

May: Inside Merritt's best window: Jun–Sep for lake swimming and trails; May and Sep for quieter roads.

Merritt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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