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April · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 86/100

Caniço in April

Excellent · 86/100Beach 42/100
High / low21° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation137 mm6 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
32.65° N, 16.84° WElevation 216 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
When to goCaniço · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86April
Best timeMay–Jul
April: high / low21° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Caniço averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 137 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Temperatures are much the same as in March, and May is warmer again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

April scores 86/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Caniço. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:39 and sets at 20:37 local time, giving 12 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 55 minutes over the month.

Why 86/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%61%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Beach score this month: 42/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

April against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in April

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in April

Around Caniço this month

Santo António
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Santo António

Madeira · 9.2 km W
21°Apr high
6wet days
86score
Santo António
São Martinho
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São Martinho

Madeira · 9.5 km W
21°Apr high
6wet days
87score
São Martinho
Camacha
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Camacha

Madeira · 3.2 km N
15°Apr high
6wet days
68score
Camacha
Monte
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Monte

Madeira · 6.1 km W
19°Apr high
6wet days
86score
Monte
ivTop of the table

Portugal's best in April

Where to go in April
São Martinho
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São Martinho

Madeira
21°Apr high
6wet days
87score
São Martinho
Santo António
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2

Santo António

Madeira
21°Apr high
6wet days
86score
Santo António
Almancil
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3

Almancil

Faro
21°Apr high
7wet days
83score
Almancil
Portimão
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4

Portimão

Faro
22°Apr high
8wet days
82score
Portimão
·Questions

Caniço in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Caniço?

April scores 86/100 for Caniço, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Caniço in April?

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

Does it rain a lot in Caniço in April?

Caniço receives about 137 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Caniço in April?

The sea averages 18°C in April, refreshing but swimmable.