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Kauaʻi in April

April is a middling month for Kauaʻi: a typical day grades A-, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 75°F and about a 32% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.

Typical dayA-8th of 12 months
Highs / water80°FSea 75°F
Rain chance32%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsBusyno big holidays
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Kauaʻi month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

March: A- · April: A- · May: A. The best months are usually June, September and October, and the weakest are February and March.

Best beaches in Kauaʻi in April

Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical AprThis week
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & SpaA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort LihueA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
Banyan Harbor ResortA-SatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+
Kauai InnA-SatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+
Koloa Landing Resort at PoipuA-SatA-SunBMonB+TueBWedB
Marriott’s Waiohai Beach ClubA-SatA-SunBMonB+TueBWedB
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach ResortA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
Plantation Hale SuitesA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

How it compares

Kauaʻi is among the best-graded beach destinations in April. Every destination in April.

Questions

Is April a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
April is a middling month for Kauaʻi: a typical day grades A-, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 75°F and about a 32% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
How warm is Kauaʻi in April?
Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is April hurricane season in Kauaʻi?
No. Storm risk is very low in April.
How crowded is Kauaʻi in April?
Typically busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 20 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.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.