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April · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 50/100

Kingston in April

Fair · 50/100Beach 79/100
High / low32° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation72 mm9 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
18.00° N, 76.79° WElevation 65 mUTC−5 · Eastern Standard Time
When to goKingston · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50April
Best timeJan–Mar
April: high / low32° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Kingston averages daytime highs of 32° and night-time lows of 23° — hot weather by day. Expect around 72 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 15%.

Temperatures are much the same as in March, and May brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

April scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Kingston. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 18:24 local time, giving 12 h 33 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 28 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%33%
Dry days · 33%34%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 79/100 (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 Kingston this month

Spanish Town
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Spanish Town

Saint Catherine Parish · 17 km W
32°Apr high
10wet days
48score
Spanish Town
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Portmore

Saint Catherine Parish · 10 km W
32°Apr high
10wet days
49score
Portmore
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Jamaica's best in April

Where to go in April
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Portmore

Saint Catherine Parish
32°Apr high
10wet days
49score
Portmore
Spanish Town
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Spanish Town

Saint Catherine Parish
32°Apr high
10wet days
48score
Spanish Town
Lucea
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Lucea

Hanover
31°Apr high
13wet days
47score
Lucea
Savanna-la-Mar
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Savanna-la-Mar

Westmoreland
31°Apr high
13wet days
46score
Savanna-la-Mar
·Questions

Kingston in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Kingston?

April scores 50/100 for Kingston, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 32°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Kingston in April?

Daytime highs average 32°C and night-time lows 23°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Kingston in April?

Kingston receives about 72 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Kingston in April?

The sea averages 28°C in April, warm enough for most swimmers.