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Charlevoix in April
Charlevoix warms up: highs climb to 41°F (5°C), from 27°F in March, with lows of 27°F (-3°C) and about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.5 in (90 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What April feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 41°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 27°F (-3°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 3.5 in (90 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around April
April is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by May, lows rise to 40°F.
- Comfort slips from 45/100 in March to 42/100.
- Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Charlevoix in April
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Le Saint-Pub
Brewpub of Microbrasserie Charlevoix serving hearty dishes with house Dominus Vobiscum beers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Laiterie Charlevoix
Family cheese dairy making Le 1608 and other local cheeses, with a tasting shop.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Train de Charlevoix
Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.
Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
Some of eastern Canada's highest rock walls rise above the river; hike L'Acropole-des-Draveurs or paddle.
Nearby in April
- Québec City in April~65 mi · highs 46°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in April~208 mi · highs 51°F, 3.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in April~220 mi · highs 46°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maine in April~225 mi · highs 52°F, 4.2 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Charlevoix in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are June – September. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow. Our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends Jun – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Charlevoix in April?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Charlevoix in April?
Some: about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain or snow falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in April?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Charlevoix in April?
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