Florida Keys in April
April is one of the best months to visit Florida Keys: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 78°F, water around 78°F and about a 26% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
Florida Keys month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanB+73°F
- FebA-74°F
- MarA-77°F
- AprA-78°F
- MayA-82°F
- JunA-84°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugA-86°F
- SepB86°F
- OctA-82°F
- NovA-79°F
- DecA-76°F
March: A- · April: A- · May: A-. The best months are usually April, May and November, and the weakest are January and September.
Best beaches in Florida Keys in April
Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Apr | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Reef Club | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA- |
| Playa Largo Resort & Spa | A- | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA- |
| Islander Resort | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Cheeca Lodge & Spa | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Casa Morada | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA- |
| The Moorings Village | A- | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Hawks Cay Resort | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in April
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A). Every destination in April.
Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Florida Keys?
- April is one of the best months to visit Florida Keys: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 78°F, water around 78°F and about a 26% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy.
- How warm is Florida Keys in April?
- Typical highs are about 78°F and the sea is about 78°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is April hurricane season in Florida Keys?
- No. Storm risk is very low in April.
- How crowded is Florida Keys in April?
- Typically very busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Florida Keys: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 17 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.