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Sardinia in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Sardinia in April is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
58/100 · #7
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#7
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: Active
Sardinia · AprilPhoto: Tommie Hansen from Stockholm, Sweden · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 13 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
For your trip planning
April: warmer than March, wetter than May
April in Sardinia is warmer than March in our series and has more estimated sunshine, but slightly more precipitation as well. May is the bigger step up: warmer, drier and with more estimated sunshine again. As April's averages are still spring-like and showers remain part of the picture, keep a rain jacket and an indoor alternative at hand.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15 | 12 | 7 | 42 | 5.2 | 79 | 4.8 | 14 | 52 |
| April (selected) | 17 | 13 | 8 | 47 | 6.6 | 79 | 4.5 | 15 | 58 |
| May | 20 | 16 | 6 | 34 | 8.0 | 78 | 3.9 | 18 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (58/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -6 | -1.7 °C | -1.6 °C | -0.3 | -5 mm | -1.4 h | -0.4 % | +0.3 m/s | -1 °C |
| May | +16 | +3.2 °C | +3 °C | -2.1 | -12.5 mm | +1.4 h | -0.9 % | -0.6 m/s | +2.4 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sardinia in April?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Sardinia in April?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Sardinia in April?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 47 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sardinia?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Sardinia. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. April is not among them.