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Vancouver in April
What April is really like in Vancouver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Cherry blossoms peak and days lengthen, though showers are still frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:04
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°F)
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossoms, greening parks and mild temperatures, with frequent showers and snow lingering on higher mountain trails.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (usually April)
- Vancouver Sun Run — 10 km road race (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · West Vancouver
Lighthouse Park
Some of the region's largest old-growth Douglas firs stand in this 75-hectare park at the entrance to Howe Sound, where short trails lead to granite outcrops below the Point Atkinson lighthouse, with views back to Stanley Park and downtown.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Burrard Inlet
SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay
Sit by the front or rear windows on the way over and return at dusk for the city lights.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Food
Waterfront · North Vancouver
Deep Cove and Quarry Rock
This village on the Indian Arm fjord is the base for kayaking and paddleboarding along forested shores, and for the Quarry Rock trail, a walk of about 3.8 km return to a granite viewpoint over the water.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Free
Beach · Kitsilano
Kitsilano Beach and Kits Pool
Come for sunset, then walk the seawall to Vanier Park and the Maritime Museum.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vancouver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cherry blossoms peak and days lengthen, though showers are still frequent.
+How warm is Vancouver in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in April?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.