Key West weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – July, October – December
What is the weather like in Key West in April?
In April, Key West is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Key West.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min07:06 – 19:49
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Windproof jacket
Key West in April: quick answers
Is Key West hot in April?
Warm rather than hot: in April, daytime highs in Key West average 25 °C and nights cool to about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Key West in April?
Yes. In April the sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Key West in April?
Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 34 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)