Costa Brava · SpringMonth summary
Costa Brava weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Costa Brava in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in April (7.2/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Costa Brava in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Costa Brava. Temperatures rise (17°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 55°F | 18% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 59°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 52°F | 63°F | 26% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 68°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 77°F | 18% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 70°F | 82°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 70°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 64°F | 75°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 70°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 52°F | 61°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 46°F | 57°F | 24% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 6.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Costa Brava averages 63°F, 26% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Costa Brava in April
Is April a good time to visit Costa Brava?
April is an acceptable time for Costa Brava (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Costa Brava in April?
With 63°F max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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