Ottawa, ON, Canada

As I mentioned in March Weather, April is a time for greener and warmer climes.

Unfortunately the old adage about ‘April showers’ also can be true but, in recent years, we’ve been looking at the skies and waiting for them to pour, but often nothing happens. It seems global warming is ensuring that it’s drier at times when you expect rain, and tempestuous in months when you expect sunshine… But, hey, what do I know? Am I a meteorologist? Nope.

But, as an Ottawan I can say, hand on heart, that April is mostly a good month to visit Ottawa, and most of Canada in fact.

The weather is nice and temperate, getting up into double digits on the plus side of the thermometer (hooray!), and mostly dry (but don’t quote me on that – it wouldn’t hurt to bring an umbrella if it’s cloudy outside).

So, if you prefer seeing some grass when you visit, consider avoiding the snowier months and visiting in April. There might even be some birds singing in the parks as picnic season heats up.

Moreover, the warmer weather – mixed with a drop or two of rain – is good news for the world famous Tulip festival, held annually in Ottawa. This year it’s in May…