Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Quebec City | Boston | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 8°C (46°F) | 14°C (57°F)▲ | Boston |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F) | 4°C (39°F)▲ | Boston |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 11 days▲ | Boston |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 103 mm | 101 mm▲ | Boston |
| 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 | 18 km/h▲ | 22 km/h | Quebec City |
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 Quebec City sees 9 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Quebec City is on the cooler side at 8°C, requiring warmer clothing. Boston is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in April.
Quebec City reaches an average high of 8°C (46°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°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. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Quebec City receives approximately 103 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 2 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 8°C, lows of -1°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 4°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: 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 | Quebec City | Boston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -7°C | 12d | 2°C | 10d |
| Feb | -5°C | 10d | 3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 1°C | 11d | 7°C | 11d |
| Apr | 8°C | 12d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 17°C | 13d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 22°C | 12d | 25°C | 10d |
| Jul | 24°C | 15d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 23°C | 13d | 27°C | 9d |
| Sep | 19°C | 11d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 11°C | 13d | 16°C | 10d |
| Nov | 4°C | 12d | 10°C | 10d |
| Dec | -3°C | 13d | 5°C | 11d |
Quebec City Weather in April
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