Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Canada & New England cruises in April
Regular sailings haven’t begun, though a few repositioning voyages from Florida may reach Boston or New York late in the month. Coastal Maine and Nova Scotia are cold and raw, often in the 40s °F, and many seasonal attractions in Bar Harbor and on Prince Edward Island remain closed.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 47°F
- 13 hrs daylight
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Canada & New England in April: No regular sailings
Regular sailings haven’t begun, though a few repositioning voyages from Florida may reach Boston or New York late in the month. Coastal Maine and Nova Scotia are cold and raw, often in the 40s °F, and many seasonal attractions in Bar Harbor and on Prince Edward Island remain closed.
Across Canada & New England cruise ports, April brings average highs around 47°F (8°C) and lows near 33°F, with about 3.9 inches of rain over the month and roughly 13 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- May to October; fall foliage late September to mid-October, warmest July and August.
- Average high / low
- 47°F / 33°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.9 in
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 5 to 7 nights round trip; 10 to 14 nights one way to Quebec City or Montreal
How April compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: No regular sailings
- May: Shoulder season
- Jun: Good time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Best time to go
- Oct: Best time to go
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Canada & New England weather in April
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 30-1 | 30-1 | 373 | 478 | 5815 | 6719 | 7424 | 7524 | 6921 | 5814 | 457 | 352 |
| Low °F (°C) | 17-8 | 16-9 | 24-4 | 331 | 446 | 5312 | 6116 | 6217 | 5613 | 468 | 341 | 24-4 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.2106 | 3.590 | 3.896 | 3.998 | 3.282 | 4.1104 | 3.9100 | 3.794 | 3.896 | 4.5115 | 4.2106 | 4.7119 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
April weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 45°F | 34°F | 4.9 in | 13 h |
| Bar Harbor | 48°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 13 h |
| Quebec City | 45°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 14 h |
| Saint John | 49°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 13 h |
| Portland, Maine | 46°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 13 h |
| Boston | 55°F | 37°F | 4.6 in | 13 h |
| Newport, Rhode Island | 53°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 13 h |
| Charlottetown | 43°F | 31°F | 2.7 in | 14 h |
| Sydney, Nova Scotia | 41°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 14 h |
| Montreal | 51°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 14 h |
| Saguenay | 44°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 14 h |
| St. John's, Newfoundland | 37°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 14 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
Other great cruise destinations in April
Canada & New England in April: FAQs
Is April a good time to cruise Canada & New England?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. Regular sailings haven’t begun, though a few repositioning voyages from Florida may reach Boston or New York late in the month. Coastal Maine and Nova Scotia are cold and raw, often in the 40s °F, and many seasonal attractions in Bar Harbor and on Prince Edward Island remain closed.
What is the weather like on a Canada & New England cruise in April?
Across Canada & New England cruise ports, April brings average highs around 47°F (8°C) and lows near 33°F, with about 3.9 inches of rain over the month and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Canada & New England?
May to October; fall foliage late September to mid-October, warmest July and August.. The best months are usually July, August, September, October.
Where else can I cruise in April?
April is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Bahamas.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.