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Weather in West Coast for April 2026

Your guide to West Coast weather in April - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 4 snowy days, West Coast usually enjoys a light touch of snow in April.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in West Coast at the beginning of April is 6.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 5.6 °C by the end of April.

Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
12
Rainy days
Average snowy days
4
Snow days
Average temperatures
5°/-1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
90 %
Avg humidity

West Coast Weather April

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March
May
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Cloudy
10°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
6°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
4
Moderate rain at times
7°
5
Overcast
5°
6
Overcast
5°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
8
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
9
Partly cloudy
0°
10
Overcast
1°
11
Overcast
1°
12
Patchy rain possible
4°
13
Overcast
4°
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
15
Light freezing rain
3°
16
Cloudy
5°
17
Patchy rain possible
7°
18
Patchy rain possible
7°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
20
Heavy rain at times
8°
21
Overcast
4°
22
Cloudy
7°
23
Light freezing rain
1°
24
Overcast
4°
25
Cloudy
5°
26
Partly cloudy
5°
27
Patchy rain possible
7°
28
Cloudy
6°
29
Light sleet
9°
30
Heavy snow
3°

What’s the Weather Like in West Coast This April?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across West Coast’s cities this April.
Moderate or heavy rain showerHaast16 °C / 10 °CModerate or heavy rain showerFranz Josef5 °C / -1 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during April in West Coast

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

April weather in West Coast day by day

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March May
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
2 Apr. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 6° /3° 22.2 mm 0 cm
3 Apr. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /5° 65.9 mm 0 cm
4 Apr. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 7° /2° 12.4 mm 0 cm
5 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
6 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Apr. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /0° 19.5 mm 1 cm
8 Apr. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-11° 34 mm 24.3 cm
9 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
11 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0.3 mm 0 cm
12 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
13 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
14 Apr. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /-2° 21.6 mm 0 cm
15 Apr. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-1° 5.7 mm 0.7 cm
16 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
17 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 3.1 mm 0 cm
18 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 1.8 mm 0 cm
19 Apr. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /5° 44.5 mm 0 cm
20 Apr. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 8° /5° 21 mm 0 cm
21 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
22 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Apr. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 4° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
25 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Apr. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
28 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Apr. Light sleet
Light sleet
 9° /1° 27.6 mm 0 cm
30 Apr. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 3° /-4° 23.1 mm 16.7 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for West Coast in April is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the West Coast forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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West Coast in April - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in West Coast during April?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 5° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in West Coast during April?
Significant rainfall exceeding 304.9 mm is expected in West Coast during April, occurring over more than 12 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in West Coast in April 2026?
West Coast experiences an average snowfall of 42.7 cm during April, occurring over 4 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in West Coast during April?
The average wind speed in West Coast during April is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

West Coast snow forecast April 2026

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