Residents of Amherstburg should prepare for a chilly and unsettled start to the week as wet weather and low temperatures move into the region through Monday, April 20, 2026.
According to Environment Canada, the town is seeing a 30 to 70 percent chance of showers throughout the day on Sunday, April 19. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach a high of 8°C, with west winds blowing at 20 to 30 km/h and gusts reaching up to 50 km/h. As of Sunday morning, there are no active weather alerts for the Windsor, Leamington, and Essex County area, according to Environment Canada.
The weather will turn colder heading into Sunday evening, with the forecast transitioning to a mix of rain showers and flurries as temperatures drop to between 2°C and 5°C. This trend of cool, spring weather will continue into Monday morning, with a lingering chance of flurries and temperatures hovering near the freezing mark. The afternoon will see a mix of sun and cloud with temperatures climbing to a high of approximately 7°C.
These conditions are consistent with a broader trend across the province this year. Seasonal outlooks have warned of a slow start to the spring season for Ontario, with colder-than-normal temperatures and a higher chance of precipitation, including potential snow and ice, persisting through April.
Local conditions in Amherstburg are also being influenced by the nearby water, with Lake Erie temperatures currently sitting between 3°C and 4°C. Residents planning to visit outdoor locations, such as the King’s Navy Yard Park, are encouraged to dress warmly to accommodate the cooler lakeside air.
