Residents in Ajax can enjoy a brief window of pleasant spring weather this weekend, as clear skies are expected throughout Saturday before conditions turn rainy on Sunday.
According to Environment Canada, there are no weather alerts in effect for the area as of April 11, 2026. Observations recorded at the Oshawa Executive Airport earlier this morning showed sunny skies with a temperature of 3.1 C.
Saturday is expected to remain clear with a high of 10 C, which aligns with typical seasonal averages for mid-April. Residents planning to spend time outdoors should be aware of a high UV index of 6. While Saturday will be mild, temperatures are forecast to drop to a low of 1 C overnight, and cloudiness will increase before Sunday morning.
The fair weather will be short-lived, as Sunday’s forecast calls for periods of rain beginning in the morning and continuing until late in the afternoon. The day will be cooler with a high of 8 C and east winds reaching 20 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h. Sunday night will remain cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and a low of 7 C.
While this weekend offers a break from cooler temperatures, gardeners should remain cautious. Data from The Old Farmer’s Almanac indicates that the risk of frost persists in this region until approximately May 5. Both the Weather Network and the Old Farmer’s Almanac have noted that Ontario is experiencing a slow start to spring, with temperatures staying cooler than normal throughout the season.
