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April · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

La Serena in April

Excellent · 98/100Beach 46/100
High / low21° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm1 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
29.91° S, 71.25° WElevation 30 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goLa Serena · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98April
Best timeSep–Oct · Dec
April: high / low21° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, La Serena averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Days are 2.1° cooler than in March on average, and May is cooler again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

April scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for La Serena. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:04 and sets at 18:27 local time, giving 11 h 22 min of daylight. Days shorten by 49 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%95%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 46/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around La Serena this month

Coquimbo
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Coquimbo

Coquimbo Region · 10 km SW
20°Apr high
1wet day
98score
Coquimbo
ivTop of the table

Chile's best in April

Where to go in April
Antofagasta
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Antofagasta

Antofagasta
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Antofagasta
Iquique
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Iquique

Tarapacá
22°Apr high
0wet days
100score
Iquique
Alto Hospicio
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Alto Hospicio

Tarapacá
22°Apr high
0wet days
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Alto Hospicio
Coquimbo
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Coquimbo

Coquimbo Region
20°Apr high
1wet day
98score
Coquimbo
·Questions

La Serena in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit La Serena?

April scores 98/100 for La Serena, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is La Serena in April?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 15°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in La Serena in April?

La Serena receives about 2 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in La Serena in April?

The sea averages 16°C in April, cold for most swimmers.