Key Largo, FL weather in April
April in Key Largo: warm and humid, with some rain. Highs 86°F, lows 62°F, about 6 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 7:38 pm | 6:46 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm78°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Homestead AFB (28 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 28%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph20 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry April brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202011: average high 95°F
- Coolest April1992: average high 79°F
- Wettest April2012: 8.8 in
- Driest April1998: 0.02 in
- Highest reading102°F (April 14, 2011)
- Lowest reading42°F (April 4, 2005)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 86°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 62°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 6 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 12.8 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from March and +3°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Cooler: Port St. Lucie, FL153 mi · high 81°F · 7 wet days
How Key Largo ranks in April
- Normal high8th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 23 in Florida
- Wet days104th driest of 378
- Comfortable days331st most of 340
What to pack for Key Largo in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 18 muggy days
- A swimsuit – about 20 beach days
Heating and cooling
April has 2 heating degree days and 278 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Key Largo in April?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 102°F (most recently on April 14, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Key Largo in April?
About 6 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (8.8 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.02 in).
Is April a good time to visit Key Largo?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Key Largo (47 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snow depth: Royal Palm RS (USC00087760), 23 mi NNW of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and frost dates: Tavernier (USC00088841), 7.2 mi SW of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Homestead AFB (USW00012826), 28 mi N of the city center, 16 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Homestead AFB Airport (722026-12826), 28 mi N of the city center, 5 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.