Fort McMurray in April

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 11°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.

11°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
6Rainy days (24 mm)
13:57 hDaylight
06:27Sunrise · 20:24 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 11°C
  • Some rain: about 6 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -3°C

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Gloves for freezing mornings
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-11° -20° J -7° -18° F 1° -12° M 11° -3° A 18° 4° M 22° 9° J 24° 12° J 23° 10° A 17° 5° S 7° -1° O -3° -10° N -10° -18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -11°C-20°C15 mm 5– – 4.4
February -7°C-18°C12 mm 4– – 4.6
March 1°C-12°C17 mm 5– – 4.4
April 11°C-3°C24 mm 6– – 6.1
May 18°C4°C37 mm 8– – 7.4
June 22°C9°C79 mm 12– – 7.5
July 24°C12°C83 mm 14– – 7.2
August 23°C10°C63 mm 10– – 7.7
September 17°C5°C51 mm 9– – 7.1
October 7°C-1°C28 mm 7– – 5.6
November -3°C-10°C18 mm 6– – 4.3
December -10°C-18°C16 mm 5– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fort McMurray in April?

Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about -3°C.

When is the best time to visit Fort McMurray?

The best months are August, June, May, July.