Santa Cruz de La Palma 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: January – December
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de La Palma in April?
In April, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 50 min07:46 – 20:36
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 33 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in April
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Windproof jacket
Santa Cruz de La Palma in April: quick answers
Is Santa Cruz de La Palma hot in April?
No. In April, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Santa Cruz de La Palma in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 19.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to January.
Does it rain much in Santa Cruz de La Palma in April?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 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)