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Prince Rupert in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 18
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). 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

Prince RupertHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 18 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 18 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 Prince Rupert, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jun: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 18
Jun: 16 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days)). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

June: Inside Prince Rupert's best window: Jun–Aug (warmest, driest, longest days).

Prince Rupert: 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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