Your April weather guide

Weather in Spain in April

April is a good month for Spain if you want mild days for exploring rather than reliable beach heat. Country averages of 19°C by day and 13°C at night favour light layers, while the 17°C sea is a catch for anyone planning long swims. Your choice of destination matters: Seville offers mainland warmth, the warmer island options have milder evenings, and San Sebastian calls for a cooler-weather approach. Treat it as spring, not summer.

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

Average daytime high: 19.2°Cacross 87 destinations
Average night-time low: 13.3°Cafter dark
Sea temperature: 16.6°Ccold for swimming
Rainy days: 6days1 mm or more

Spain, month by month

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Turn up the warmth

Warmest places in Spain in April

Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.

#1Warm

Seville

Spain · 2 h 42 min from London

Day: 22.3°C
Sea: -
Sun: 7.1h
Rain days: 7

#2Warm

Gran Canaria

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day: 22.0°C
Sea: 19.2°C
Sun: 8.5h
Rain days: 4

#3Warm

Playa de la Arena

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day: 22.0°C
Sea: 19.4°C
Sun: 8.3h
Rain days: 3

#4Warm

Meloneras

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day: 22.0°C
Sea: 19.2°C
Sun: 8.5h
Rain days: 4

#5Warm

Puerto de Santiago

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day: 22.0°C
Sea: 19.4°C
Sun: 8.3h
Rain days: 3

#6Warm

Los Gigantes

Spain · 4 h 24 min from London

Day: 21.9°C
Sea: 19.4°C
Sun: 8.4h
Rain days: 3

Spain destinations ranked for April

All 87 places we track in Spain, ordered by daytime high.

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Spain destinations ranked by April temperature
#	Destination
1	Seville	22.3°C	11.3°C	-	7.1 h	7	2 h 42 min
2	Gran Canaria	22.0°C	16.6°C	19.2°C	8.5 h	4	4 h 24 min
3	Playa de la Arena	22.0°C	17.0°C	19.4°C	8.3 h	3	4 h 24 min
4	Meloneras	22.0°C	16.6°C	19.2°C	8.5 h	4	4 h 24 min
5	Puerto de Santiago	22.0°C	17.0°C	19.4°C	8.3 h	3	4 h 24 min
6	Los Gigantes	21.9°C	17.0°C	19.4°C	8.4 h	3	4 h 24 min
7	Playa del Ingles	21.9°C	16.5°C	19.2°C	8.5 h	4	4 h 24 min
8	Puerto Rico	21.8°C	16.5°C	19.4°C	8.9 h	2	4 h 24 min
9	Puerto de Mogan	21.8°C	16.5°C	19.4°C	8.9 h	2	4 h 24 min
10	Taurito	21.8°C	16.5°C	19.4°C	8.9 h	2	4 h 24 min
11	Amadores	21.8°C	16.5°C	19.4°C	8.9 h	2	4 h 24 min
12	La Gomera	21.3°C	18.3°C	19.5°C	9.1 h	2	4 h 24 min
13	Torrevieja	21.0°C	11.8°C	15.8°C	7.6 h	5	2 h 36 min
14	Tenerife	20.6°C	15.7°C	19.5°C	9.0 h	5	4 h 24 min
15	Valencia	20.6°C	11.2°C	15.4°C	7.1 h	6	2 h 24 min
16	Playa de las Americas	20.6°C	15.7°C	19.5°C	9.0 h	5	4 h 24 min
17	Los Cristianos	20.6°C	15.7°C	19.5°C	9.0 h	5	4 h 24 min
18	Fuerteventura	20.5°C	16.7°C	18.7°C	6.8 h	1	4 h 12 min
19	Corralejo	20.5°C	16.7°C	18.7°C	6.8 h	1	4 h 12 min
20	Canary Islands	20.4°C	16.6°C	19.2°C	8.0 h	3	4 h 24 min
21	Costa de la Luz	20.4°C	12.4°C	16.6°C	7.4 h	7	2 h 54 min
22	Cadiz	20.4°C	12.4°C	16.6°C	7.4 h	7	2 h 54 min
23	Benidorm	20.1°C	11.7°C	15.7°C	7.3 h	7	2 h 30 min
24	Costa Adeje	20.1°C	15.1°C	19.5°C	8.1 h	4	4 h 24 min
25	Santa Cruz de Tenerife	20.1°C	16.9°C	19.3°C	6.6 h	4	4 h 18 min
26	Playa Paraiso	20.1°C	15.1°C	19.5°C	8.1 h	4	4 h 24 min
27	Altea	20.0°C	11.6°C	15.7°C	7.4 h	6	2 h 30 min
28	Alicante	19.9°C	12.2°C	15.8°C	7.1 h	7	2 h 30 min
29	Playa Blanca	19.9°C	16.9°C	18.6°C	6.9 h	1	4 h 12 min
30	Lanzarote	19.8°C	16.6°C	18.6°C	6.8 h	1	4 h 6 min
31	Ibiza	19.8°C	13.1°C	15.8°C	7.7 h	5	2 h 30 min
32	Estepona	19.8°C	13.2°C	15.8°C	7.2 h	8	2 h 54 min
33	Matagorda	19.8°C	16.6°C	18.6°C	6.8 h	1	4 h 6 min
34	Costa Blanca	19.7°C	11.9°C	15.7°C	7.3 h	6	2 h 30 min
35	Albir	19.7°C	11.4°C	15.7°C	7.4 h	6	2 h 30 min
36	Costa Teguise	19.7°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	6.9 h	1	4 h 6 min
37	Nerja	19.4°C	13.3°C	15.8°C	7.7 h	6	2 h 48 min
38	Mojacar	19.4°C	11.5°C	15.9°C	7.8 h	4	2 h 42 min
39	San Antonio	19.3°C	13.2°C	15.8°C	7.7 h	5	2 h 24 min
40	Andalucia	19.2°C	11.9°C	15.9°C	7.4 h	7	2 h 42 min
41	Fuengirola	19.2°C	12.2°C	15.8°C	7.8 h	5	2 h 48 min
42	La Cala de Mijas	19.2°C	12.2°C	15.8°C	7.8 h	5	2 h 48 min
43	Malaga	19.1°C	12.8°C	15.8°C	7.3 h	7	2 h 48 min
44	Torremolinos	19.1°C	11.9°C	15.8°C	7.3 h	7	2 h 48 min
45	Playa de Palma	19.1°C	12.4°C	15.7°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
46	Moraira	19.1°C	12.3°C	15.6°C	7.3 h	6	2 h 30 min
47	Santa Eulalia	19.1°C	13.4°C	15.8°C	7.7 h	5	2 h 24 min
48	Es Cana	19.1°C	13.4°C	15.8°C	7.7 h	5	2 h 24 min
49	Can Pastilla	19.1°C	12.4°C	15.7°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
50	Salou	19.0°C	10.0°C	14.6°C	6.8 h	8	2 h 12 min
51	Majorca	18.9°C	12.5°C	15.6°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
52	Palma	18.9°C	12.5°C	15.6°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
53	Costa Dorada	18.9°C	10.0°C	14.6°C	6.8 h	8	2 h 12 min
54	Calpe	18.9°C	12.0°C	15.6°C	7.3 h	6	2 h 30 min
55	La Pineda	18.9°C	10.0°C	14.6°C	6.8 h	8	2 h 12 min
56	Costa del Sol	18.7°C	12.0°C	15.8°C	7.4 h	7	2 h 48 min
57	Denia	18.7°C	12.6°C	15.4°C	7.3 h	6	2 h 30 min
58	Marbella	18.6°C	12.3°C	15.8°C	7.4 h	7	2 h 48 min
59	Calas de Mallorca	18.6°C	12.4°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	6	2 h 24 min
60	Porto Cristo	18.6°C	12.4°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	6	2 h 24 min
61	Cala d'Or	18.4°C	12.3°C	15.5°C	7.1 h	6	2 h 24 min
62	Alcudia	18.3°C	12.7°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	7	2 h 24 min
63	Playa de Muro	18.3°C	12.7°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	7	2 h 24 min
64	Puerto Pollensa	18.2°C	12.8°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	7	2 h 18 min
65	La Palma	18.2°C	15.5°C	19.7°C	7.9 h	3	4 h 24 min
66	Santa Susanna	18.1°C	9.1°C	14.0°C	6.2 h	10	2 h 6 min
67	Costa Brava	18.0°C	9.2°C	14.0°C	6.2 h	10	2 h 6 min
68	Lloret de Mar	18.0°C	8.9°C	14.0°C	6.2 h	10	2 h 6 min
69	Madrid	18.0°C	6.5°C	-	6.6 h	8	2 h 18 min
70	Tossa de Mar	18.0°C	9.7°C	13.9°C	6.2 h	10	2 h 6 min
71	Sa Coma	17.8°C	12.4°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	6	2 h 24 min
72	Cala Bona	17.8°C	12.4°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	6	2 h 24 min
73	Cala Millor	17.8°C	12.4°C	15.4°C	7.0 h	6	2 h 24 min
74	Benalmadena	17.6°C	10.6°C	15.8°C	7.3 h	7	2 h 48 min
75	Magaluf	17.6°C	13.6°C	15.7°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
76	Camp de Mar	17.6°C	13.6°C	15.6°C	7.6 h	5	2 h 24 min
77	Palma Nova	17.5°C	13.6°C	15.7°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
78	Paguera	17.5°C	13.5°C	15.6°C	7.6 h	5	2 h 24 min
79	Barcelona	17.3°C	9.6°C	14.3°C	6.5 h	9	2 h 6 min
80	Santa Ponsa	17.3°C	13.4°C	15.7°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 24 min
81	Puerto de la Cruz	17.3°C	15.3°C	19.4°C	7.3 h	5	4 h 18 min
82	Mijas	16.7°C	9.5°C	15.8°C	7.2 h	7	2 h 48 min
83	Cala'n Bosch	16.3°C	13.2°C	15.3°C	7.4 h	6	2 h 18 min
84	Cala'n Forcat	16.3°C	13.2°C	15.3°C	7.4 h	6	2 h 18 min
85	Cala Blanca	16.3°C	13.2°C	15.3°C	7.4 h	6	2 h 18 min
86	Menorca	16.2°C	13.2°C	15.2°C	7.3 h	6	2 h 24 min
87	San Sebastian	15.2°C	9.1°C	13.4°C	4.4 h	16	1 h 54 min

87 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.

April climate overview

Daytime highs across Spain in April run from 15.2°C (San Sebastian) to 22.3°C (Seville). Even in Seville only 27% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 13.3°C; the coldest 10% of nights in San Sebastian fall to 6°C or below.

Rainfall in April

Expect around 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) in April, with Fuerteventura the driest (1 days) and San Sebastian the wettest (16 days). The wettest April at Seville between 1991 and 2020 was 2008 with 188 mm; the driest was 2001 with 1 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 16.6°C around Spain in April - warmest at La Palma (19.7°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 13.0 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

April against the rest of the year in Spain

April is the 7th warmest month of the twelve in Spain. It is 1.5°C warmer than March and 2.7°C warmer in May. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest January (16°C).

Which part of Spain in April?

Most sunshine: La Gomera, 9.1 h a day.
Driest: Fuerteventura, about 1 rainy days.
Warmest sea: La Palma, 20°C.
Hottest: Seville, 22°C by day.
Coolest (better for walking and cities): San Sebastian, 15°C.

What to pack for Spain in April

Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a light jumper for evenings (13°C at night); a light waterproof for the odd shower.

Similar weather elsewhere in April

Within 1.5°C of Spain's April daytime average: Albufeira (21°C, sea 16°C), Fethiye (20°C, sea 18°C), Kusadasi (20°C, sea 17°C), Antalya (20°C, sea 18°C), Marmaris (20°C, sea 17°C). See the full ranking for April.

Where to go for warmer, drier weather

Seville is a strong mainland choice for daytime warmth, averaging 22°C, but its 11°C nights mean you will still want a jacket after dark. San Sebastian is the coolest destination in the figures, at 15°C by day, so it suits travellers who prefer cooler conditions rather than those seeking warmth. Gran Canaria matches Seville's 22°C daytime average and stays milder at night, with 4 rainy days compared with Seville's 7. For fewer rain interruptions, Puerto Rico, Puerto de Mogan and Taurito each average 2 rainy days alongside 22°C afternoons. Playa de la Arena, Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes are also warmer options, averaging 22°C by day and 3 rainy days.

What to pack and how to plan your days

Pack for changing spring conditions: light clothes for warmer afternoons, a jumper or jacket for evenings, and a waterproof layer for showers. Spain averages 6 rainy days in April, so keep outdoor plans flexible rather than expecting uninterrupted dry weather. Average daily sunshine of 7.4 hours makes time outside appealing, but sunshine does not mean summer heat. For swimming, the countrywide sea average of 17°C will feel chilly to many travellers. The listed warmer island destinations offer 19°C water, a better prospect for a dip but still not warm-water swimming. April therefore suits walking and relaxed outdoor days better than a holiday built entirely around the sea.

A little more detail

Spain in April FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Where is the hottest place in Spain in April?

Seville is the warmest of the 87 places we track in Spain in April with an average high of 22.3°C; San Sebastian is the coolest at 15.2°C.

Is the sea warm in Spain in April?

Not really: the warmest sea we track in Spain in April is 19.7°C at La Palma, below the 22°C most people find comfortable.

Is Spain warmer than London in April?

Yes. Spain averages 19°C by day in April, compared with London's 14°C. The difference depends on where you go: Seville and Gran Canaria average 22°C, while San Sebastian averages 15°C, much closer to London.

Where should I go for milder evenings?

Gran Canaria, Meloneras, Playa de la Arena, Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes average 17°C at night. They are better choices for milder evenings than Seville, where the night average falls to 11°C despite equally warm daytime temperatures.

About these averages

ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020

Averages computed from daily values at 87 destination points.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