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Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 40°F in March, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 51°F (11°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 36°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (75 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort improves from 43/100 in March to 59/100.
- Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Shaw Festival
Repertory theatre festival running April to December across three stages.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 51°F.
Peller Estates Winery Restaurant
Vineyard dining room pairing local produce with estate wines and icewine.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 51°F.
Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
Organic farm winery in St. Davids with a casual restaurant and deli.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Inniskillin Wines
Pioneering estate that put Canadian icewine on the map, with tastings and tours.
Why now A cozy break on a 51°F day.
Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Tree-lined main street of 19th-century storefronts, inns and the clock tower.
Nearby in April
- Toronto in April~36 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Keuka Lake in April~107 mi · highs 56°F, 3.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seneca Lake in April~109 mi · highs 55°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in April~109 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. Our Toronto, Niagara & Prince Edward County route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.3 in (871 mm).
What should I pack for Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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