Month guide · Ericeira, Portugal

Ericeira in April: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In April, Ericeira averages highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in March and 2°C cooler than in May. Crowds in the Lisbon area are high.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level17°CLow 12°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1062 mm in total
UV index Modelled6High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighThe Lisbon area as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Ericeira in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through April

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 April in 2.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high16°C17°C19°C
Average low11°C12°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)10108
Total rainfall64 mm62 mm50 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 53 min13 h 11 min14 h 16 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area in April 2025: about 70% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

  • 25 Apr Freedom Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 11 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.

How April is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

April highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 3.0 to 3.7 a year on average.

Questions about Ericeira in April

How warm is Ericeira in April?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 12°C. March averages 16°C and May 19°C.

Does it rain much in Ericeira in April?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 62 mm in total over the month.

Is Ericeira busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area were about 70% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Ericeira in April?

About 13 h 11 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology