Weather in Salou in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Salou and ranks 80th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 50th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Salou is 5.5°C warmer by day and 4.9°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Salou peaks at 19.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 83 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.0°C; one night in ten drops to 7.2°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 27.8°C (2011-04-09) and the coldest night 3.4°C (1996-04-04).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 52 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2007 with 135 mm, the driest 2005 with 16 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 14.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.9°C to 15.6°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:16 and sets about 20:35 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is April a good time to visit Salou?

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

Comfortable afternoons, cool evenings

April's warmth is useful rather than intense: a typical afternoon suits walking and sitting outside without planning everything around midday heat. The warmer days reach around 22°C or more, but days hitting 25°C are rare, so packing mainly for hot weather would be a mistake. Bring light tops alongside a jumper and jacket, with long trousers for evenings. Average nights of 10°C can feel like a sharp change after a pleasant afternoon, and the coldest nights fall to around 7°C or below. This is a better fit for travellers who prefer mild conditions than those seeking reliable sunbathing warmth.

Enough sunshine to enjoy, enough rain to plan around

April brings about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day within 13.1 hours of daylight, leaving plenty of time outdoors without promising clear skies throughout. The catch is rain: about 8 days have measurable rainfall, so a waterproof jacket is more useful than relying on sunshine alone. Keep outdoor plans flexible and leave room to change them when the forecast looks wet. A rainy day does not necessarily mean rain from morning to evening, but this is not a reliably dry month. If occasional wet weather would spoil the trip, April is a less convincing choice than its mild temperatures suggest.

Treat the coast as somewhere to relax, not a warm swimming spot

The sea is the clearest reason to temper expectations. At an average of 14.6°C, it is cold, and the year-to-year range of 14°C to 16°C does not change that verdict. Pleasant air temperatures do not make the water warm, so a sunny afternoon should not be mistaken for comfortable swimming conditions. Time by the sea can still suit a mild-weather break, provided you have a layer ready when you stop moving or the sun goes in. For travellers whose holiday depends on long, relaxed sea swims, April is a poor match; its appeal is being outdoors without strong heat.