April brings milder weather and longer days, making it a more pleasant time for beach activities. While the water remains chilly for swimming, you can enjoy sunbathing, beachcombing, and exploring tide pools. Windsurfing and kitesurfing may be possible on windier days, but other water sports are still not recommended. Also consider one of our other suggestions for April.
In April, temperatures in Sidney Island continue to rise, with averages between 6-13°C (43-55°F). The beach at Sidney Spit starts to see a slight increase in visitors as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer. However, there are no significant public holidays or events in April that would greatly affect the beach's crowd levels.
The average maximum temperature in Sidney Spit in April is 13°. The average maximum temperature is 10° in the previous month and 17° in the next month.
The average temperature in Sidney Spit in April is 9°. The average temperature ranges is 7° in the previous month and 12° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Sidney Spit in April is 4°. The minimum temperature is 3° in the previous month and 8° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Sidney Spit in April are 13.7 and there are 6.7 hours of sunshine per day on average during April making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Sidney Spit in April is typically 5.4 during April. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Sidney Spit in April is 22.6° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average total rainfall in Sidney Spit in April is 1.1cm and on average there are 17.8 rainy days in April making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Sidney Spit in April is 6° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 5° in the previous month and 9° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Sidney Spit in April is typically 91.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 93.8% in the previous month and 89.5% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Sidney Spit in April is typically 73.3%. The average relative humidity is 78.4% in the previous month and 71.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Sidney Spit in April is typically 23kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 24kmh in the previous month and 21kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Sidney Spit in April is typically 11kmh. The average wind speed is 11kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Sidney Spit in April is from the South West.