Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Montreal | Boston | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 11°C (52°F) | 14°C (57°F)▲ | Boston |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 1°C (34°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Boston |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 11 days▲ | Boston |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 101 mm | 101 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 9h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h▲ | 22 km/h | Montreal |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in April. Boston offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Montreal sees 9 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Montreal is on the cooler side at 11°C, requiring warmer clothing. Boston is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in April.
Montreal reaches an average high of 11°C (52°F) and drops to 1°C (34°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Boston averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Montreal receives approximately 101 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Boston sees 101 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 1 rain day and 0 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 11°C, lows of 1°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 4°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Montreal | Boston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -5°C | 11d | 2°C | 10d |
| Feb | -3°C | 10d | 3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 3°C | 11d | 7°C | 11d |
| Apr | 11°C | 12d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 19°C | 12d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 23°C | 12d | 25°C | 10d |
| Jul | 26°C | 13d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 25°C | 12d | 27°C | 9d |
| Sep | 21°C | 10d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 13°C | 12d | 16°C | 10d |
| Nov | 6°C | 12d | 10°C | 10d |
| Dec | -1°C | 12d | 5°C | 11d |
Montreal Weather in April
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