Things to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea in April
April weather, activities, events & insider tips
April Weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Long-run averages for April
What's On in Carmel-by-the-Sea in April
April in Carmel-by-the-Sea sees average highs of 15°C, average lows of 9°C, and average rainfall of 38 mm. The month is about as warm as March but drier (38 mm vs 102 mm), and about as warm as May but wetter (38 mm vs 23 mm). Daylight hours increase from 12 h 32 min on 1 April to 13 h 05 min on 15 April.
April Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15°C | 9°C | 102 mm |
| April | 15°C | 9°C | 38 mm |
| May | 15°C | 10°C | 23 mm |
April is about as warm as March; drier than March (38 mm vs 102 mm); about as warm as May; wetter than May (38 mm vs 23 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in April
Day length: 12 h 32 min on 1 April, 13 h 05 min on 15 April (+73 min compared with mid-March).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Notable Places to Visit
Nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California
Hours (OSM): Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Spanish mission in Carmel Valley, California
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Marine protected area in California, USA
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Carmel-by-the-Sea get in April?
On average 38 mm in April, wetter than May (38 mm vs 23 mm).
How warm is Carmel-by-the-Sea in April?
Average highs are 15°C and average lows 9°C.
How long are the days in Carmel-by-the-Sea in April?
About 13 h 05 min of daylight on 15 April.
Are there public holidays in Carmel-by-the-Sea in April?
No public holidays fall in April in the next 12 months.
What are some notable places to visit in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Asilomar Conference Grounds (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Public Holidays in April
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
A public holiday in these regions only: US-CT, US-DE, US-HI, US-IN, US-KY, US-LA, US-NC, US-ND, US-NJ, US-TN.
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