Weather in Florida in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Florida. Within United States it is 2nd of 6 (United States in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Florida is 13.6°C warmer by day and 14.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Florida peaks at 27.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.1°C or more. About 81% of days top 25°C and 1 in 8 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.3°C; one night in ten drops to 15.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 35.5°C (2020-04-13) and the coldest night 6.1°C (2003-04-01).

Rain in April

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 56 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2012 with 129 mm, the driest 2011 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 25.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 24.4°C to 26.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:00 and sets about 19:51 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 44%.

Is April a good time to visit Florida?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Florida on our scoring are March, April, November; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Hot days, with some variation

Florida in April feels much warmer than London, with an average daytime high of 27.1°C against London's 13.5°C. Days reach 25°C around 81% of the time, so lightweight clothing makes sense as your default. The catch is that this is not consistently gentle warmth: 12% of days reach 30°C, and humidity averages 68%. If you dislike feeling hot while walking around, put your more active plans earlier in the day and leave room for shade breaks at midday. Nights average 19.3°C, but cooler spells still happen, so pack a light layer rather than assuming every evening will feel warm.

Plenty of outdoor time, but allow for rain

April brings about 8 rainy days, so a completely dry holiday is not something to bank on. That need not rule out an outdoor-focused trip, but it does favour flexible plans over a schedule that depends on sunshine throughout. There are about 7.1 hours of sunshine within 12.6 hours of daylight each day, leaving useful daylight beyond the sunniest periods. Carry a light waterproof and keep an indoor alternative in mind when rain is forecast. The monthly pattern cannot tell you when rain will fall during your stay, so avoid treating a rainy-day average as a timetable for your holiday.

A good fit for swimming and warm-weather holidays

The sea averages 25.4°C in April, which makes swimming a realistic part of the holiday rather than something reserved for travellers who enjoy cold water. Its year-to-year range of 24°C to 26°C stays comfortably within the swimming category, although personal comfort will vary. April also sits alongside March and November among Florida's best months for this balance of weather. It is a strong choice if warm water and hot afternoons are priorities and you can accept some rain. It is less suited to anyone wanting mild walking weather throughout the day or a guarantee of clear skies.