Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Budva in April
Budva in April suits a mild-weather break with flexible plans, rather than a holiday built around swimming and reliable sunshine. Average daytime highs of 17.4°C make time outdoors comfortable with layers, but about 12 rainy days mean waterproofs deserve space in your bag. The sea averages just 15.2°C, so expect cold water rather than easy swimming. Go if you prefer gentle warmth to heat and can work around wet spells.
Long-term climate averages for Budva, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Budva, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Budva.
- Average daytime high
- 17.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +3.9°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°C
- year to year: 14°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.0h
- 45% of 13.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 12
- 162 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 28.5°C
- 2018-04-15
- Record low 1991-2020
- 0.3°C
- 2003-04-08
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 54 min
- 1745 km, short-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 7th warmest month of the year in Budva and ranks 100th 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, Budva is 3.9°C warmer by day and 5.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Budva peaks at 17.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.5°C or more. Roughly 1 in 77 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.8°C; one night in ten drops to 7.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 28.5°C (2018-04-15) and the coldest night 0.3°C (2003-04-08).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 12 days with 1 mm or more, 162 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 1994 with 373 mm, the driest 2007 with 22 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.4°C to 15.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:04 and sets about 19:26 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 55%.
Is April a good time to visit Budva?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Budva on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Mild afternoons, cooler evenings
April is comfortable for being outdoors without the heat setting your schedule. Warmer days can reach 21.5°C or more, so lighter clothing may feel right in the afternoon, but that is not the everyday expectation. Average night lows are 10.8°C, and the coldest nights can fall to 7.6°C or below. A jumper and jacket will be useful once the sun goes down, especially if you want to sit outside. Pack layers rather than relying on summer clothes throughout the trip. This is a reasonable month for travellers who dislike strong heat, but a less convincing choice if warmth is the main reason for going.
Plan around rain, not beach days
Rain is the main compromise, and a fixed outdoor itinerary could be frustrating. Bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet weather, and leave room to move outdoor plans into brighter spells. There are about 6 hours of sunshine within 13.2 hours of daylight, so the days offer useful time outside without promising uninterrupted sun. The sea remains cold, with April averages ranging from 14°C to 16°C between years. For most travellers, time by the water is a better prospect than lingering in it. If regular, comfortable sea swimming is essential to your holiday, April is not a good match.
A little perspective
Budva through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5°C | 5.2°C | 14.2°C | 4.0 | 191 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 11.4°C | 5.4°C | 13.6°C | 4.5 | 205 | 12 | 0% |
| March | 14.0°C | 7.6°C | 13.7°C | 5.2 | 193 | 12 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 17.4°C | 10.8°C | 15.2°C | 6.0 | 162 | 12 | 1% |
| May | 21.9°C | 15.3°C | 18.9°C | 7.2 | 117 | 10 | 18% |
| Junebest | 26.1°C | 19.6°C | 22.8°C | 9.7 | 73 | 8 | 64% |
| Julybest | 28.9°C | 22.3°C | 24.9°C | 11.6 | 49 | 6 | 91% |
| Augustbest | 29.4°C | 23.0°C | 25.6°C | 10.6 | 67 | 6 | 93% |
| September | 24.5°C | 18.8°C | 23.6°C | 7.3 | 211 | 10 | 44% |
| October | 20.3°C | 15.0°C | 21.1°C | 5.4 | 248 | 11 | 4% |
| November | 15.8°C | 10.9°C | 18.7°C | 3.8 | 323 | 14 | 0% |
| December | 11.7°C | 6.8°C | 16.0°C | 3.8 | 269 | 14 | 0% |
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
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A little more detail
Budva in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Budva hot in April?
Budva is mild in April: the average daytime high is 17.4°C and nights average 10.8°C. Roughly 1 in 77 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Budva in April?
The sea around Budva averages 15.2°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Budva in April?
Budva sees about 12 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 162 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 1994 (373 mm) and the driest was 2007 (22 mm).
How sunny is Budva in April?
Budva gets around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Budva compare with the UK in April?
Budva is on average 3.9°C warmer than London by day in April (17.4°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Budva?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Budva reached 28.5°C on 2018-04-15, and the coldest night dropped to 0.3°C on 2003-04-08.
Is Budva warmer than London in April?
Yes. Budva's average daytime high is 17.4°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 3.9°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but it does not make April a summer-weather holiday: evenings remain cool and rain needs planning around.
Would a later month be a better choice?
If you want a more summery holiday, July, August and June are stronger choices overall. April makes more sense when mild conditions suit you and swimming is optional. Choose it for comfortable daytime temperatures, not for dependable beach weather.
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 Budva. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.8 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
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C