California weather
Our guide to the weather in California during April
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for California, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about California weather in April.
How warm is it in California during April?
The temperature reaches around 22℃ during the daytime in April, falling away to 11℃ at night. The UV index will be moderate at this time of year, so not something to worry about for the average person. However, if you're going to be outside for long periods it's worth wearing a broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember that bright surfaces, such as water and sand increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in California during April?
On average, there will be 3 rainy days during the month, amounting to 59.7mm in total. That's broadly comparable with the amount of rain we see in England during the summer months, and would be considered dry. There's a small chance that you'll catch a thunderstorm during your trip.
Is it windy in California during April?
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in April. With moderate humidity and mild air temperatures, the breeze will have a slight cooling effect.
California Blog posts
From the Ireland's most popular travel bloggers
5 days in LA - Complete itinerary, where to stay and more
14th January 2020 by Where is Tara?
In need of some fun, sun, sand and starlight? Same. So let’s take a little trip together and spend 5 days in L.A. We deserve it. In this post I take you through all the glorious things you can get up to with just 5 days in the City of Angels as well as practical tips about LAX, how to get around and more....
California road trip
24th February 2017 by The Daily S'elf
I’m getting a bit fond of these after having a little taste via a mini staycation in Tennessee, but this time I was ready for a California road trip. Perhaps naively thinking I was going to enjoy Cali’s famous sunny weather, but we went in February, after/during some of the heaviest rainfall on record for that time of year. Mudslides, road closures and flooding seemed to become every day occurrences in California during the first two months of 2017, but stubborn as ever, we decided to press...
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