Sun, sea & sand

Negril weather in April

Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

80

Holiday weather in April

Excellent

Best time to visit: November – April

What is the weather like in Negril in April?

In April, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 88 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Negril.

April compared

How the weather changes from March to May. Tap a month to open it.

MarchMarAprilAprMayMay
Score858078
Day29°30°30°
Night23°24°25°
Sea27°28°29°
Sun9 h9 h8 h
Rain days141823

More details for April

Daylight
12 h 32 min05:57 – 18:30
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
39 %on averageAll months
Hot days
14 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−5America/Jamaica

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %1 %

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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Negril in April: quick answers

Is Negril hot in April?

Yes. In April, Negril is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Negril in April?

Yes. In April the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Negril in April?

It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 88 mm.

Negril month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences