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Carlsbad weather in April

Average highs of 66°F, lows of 53°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

April is Carlsbad’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 53°F. That is 2° warmer than March, and 3° below the yearly average high.

Average high
66°F
Average low
53°F
Precipitation
0.90 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
6:19 AM · 7:18 PM

April across the year

  1. 65°48°Jan
  2. 64°49°Feb
  3. 65°51°Mar
  4. 66°53°Apr
  5. 68°57°May
  6. 70°60°Jun
  7. 74°64°Jul
  8. 76°65°Aug
  9. 76°64°Sep
  10. 73°59°Oct
  11. 70°52°Nov
  12. 65°47°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in April

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

April is good for

Around Carlsbad

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April compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
March65°F51°F1.6 in
April66°F53°F0.90 in
May68°F57°F0.30 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Carlsbad in April?

Average highs are 66°F and average lows 53°F, for a daily mean of 60°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Carlsbad in April?

April averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Carlsbad in April?

Around mid-April the sun rises about 6:19 AM and sets about 7:18 PM, for roughly 13.0 hours of daylight.

Is April a good time to visit Carlsbad?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. April is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Carlsbad Palomar Ap station (1.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for April 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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