Your April weather guide

Mild

Weather in Bermuda in April

April suits a Bermuda trip if you want mild weather rather than a hot beach holiday. Daytime highs average 19.7°C, the sea is a bracing 20°C, and about 10 days have measurable rain. For a UK traveller, that means a warmer setting for time outdoors, but not dependable swimming weather or uninterrupted sunshine. Go if you are happy to pack layers and keep plans flexible; choose a warmer month if heat is the main reason for travelling.

Long-term climate averages for Hamilton, not a forecast · 1991-2020

Bermuda, month by month

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At a glance

The useful details for Hamilton.

Average daytime high
19.7°C
9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
Average night-time low
18.1°C
coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
Compared with London
+6.2°C
London averages 13.5°C in April
Sea temperature
20.0°C
year to year: 19°C to 21°C
Sunshine per day (est.)
5.4h
42% of 12.8 h of daylight
Rainy days (1 mm+)
10
81 mm over the month
Humidity
75%
Days over 25°C
0%
none over 30°C
Record high 1991-2020
22.2°C
2014-04-09
Record low 1991-2020
12.7°C
1997-04-03
Flight from London
≈ 7 h 42 min
5553 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)

Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.

How April compares

April is the 9th warmest month of the year in Bermuda and ranks 74th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Bermuda is 6.2°C warmer by day and 13.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Bermuda peaks at 19.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 18.1°C; one night in ten drops to 15.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 22.2°C (2014-04-09) and the coldest night 12.7°C (1997-04-03).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 81 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2003 with 181 mm, the driest 2017 with 24 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 20.0°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.4°C to 20.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:50 and sets about 19:48 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 57%.

Is April a good time to visit Bermuda?

April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Bermuda on our scoring are June, July, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable outdoors, but pack for cooler spells

The mild daytime temperatures make April better suited to being out and about than lying still in search of heat. Even the warmer days are modest: the warmest 10% reach 21.2°C or more, so do not plan around hot afternoons. Nights average 18.1°C, though the coldest 10% fall to 15.9°C or below. Pack light clothes for comfortable daytime spells, plus a jumper or light jacket for evenings and cooler weather. You are unlikely to need to organise your day around avoiding midday heat. The catch is that this is spring warmth, not the sort of weather that makes extra layers redundant.

Keep beach days and wet-weather plans flexible

Rain is a meaningful part of the April picture, so leave room to move outdoor plans around rather than assigning every day a fixed purpose. About 5.4 hours of sunshine within 12.8 hours of daylight also means you should not equate a long day with a consistently sunny one. Carry a waterproof layer and treat bright spells as opportunities, not guarantees. At 20°C, the sea is bracing rather than comfortably warm, with the April average ranging from 19°C to 21°C between years. Swimming may appeal if you tolerate cooler water, but a holiday built around lingering in the sea is a less convincing fit.

A little perspective

Bermuda through the year

April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.

Monthly climate averages

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Bermuda monthly climate averages, 1991-2020; April is the selected month.
MonthDayNightSeaSun/dayRain mmRainy daysDays 25°C+
January19.5°C17.3°C20.6°C2.9106130%
February19.0°C16.8°C19.8°C3.4101130%
March18.8°C16.7°C19.5°C4.1110120%
AprilSelected19.7°C18.1°C20.0°C5.481100%
May21.6°C20.3°C21.8°C5.987100%
Junebest24.4°C23.1°C24.5°C5.91091334%
Julybest26.5°C25.2°C27.1°C6.91061696%
Augustbest27.1°C25.6°C28.0°C6.512517100%
September26.4°C25.0°C27.4°C5.41381596%
October24.6°C23.2°C25.7°C4.21421446%
November22.3°C20.6°C23.5°C3.898121%
December20.7°C18.7°C21.8°C3.199110%

Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.

Day, night and sea

Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020

  • Day
  • Night
  • Sea
Bars show average daytime highs and night-time lows; circles mark the average sea temperature. Same scale for every month. Exact values are in the table.

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A little more detail

Bermuda in April FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Is Bermuda hot in April?

Bermuda is mild in April: the average daytime high is 19.7°C and nights average 18.1°C. Days over 25°C are rare in April.

Can you swim in the sea in Bermuda in April?

The sea around Bermuda averages 20.0°C in April, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 21°C depending on the year.

How much does it rain in Bermuda in April?

Bermuda sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 81 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2003 (181 mm) and the driest was 2017 (24 mm).

How sunny is Bermuda in April?

Bermuda gets around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.8 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).

How does Bermuda compare with the UK in April?

Bermuda is on average 6.2°C warmer than London by day in April (19.7°C against 13.5°C).

What is the hottest April on record in Bermuda?

Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Bermuda reached 22.2°C on 2014-04-09, and the coldest night dropped to 12.7°C on 1997-04-03.

How much warmer is Bermuda than London in April?

Bermuda's average daytime high is 19.7°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 6.2°C. That is a noticeable lift in warmth, but it still points to mild days rather than hot weather. Keep an evening layer in your luggage.

Is April worth the long-haul flight for warm weather?

The flight from London takes about 7 h 42 min, so April is a less convincing choice if heat is your priority. It suits travellers content with mild days and flexible plans. June, July and August are better months overall for Bermuda.

About these averages

ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020

Averages computed from daily values at Hamilton. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather