Halfmoon Bay Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Halfmoon Bay

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.0°C
Avg Temp
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11.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
103 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.2 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+0.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Halfmoon Bay April Weather Overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Halfmoon Bay, with average highs near 13°C and lows around 10°C (mean 11.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 103 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Halfmoon Bay April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Halfmoon Bay. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Aprils in Halfmoon Bay were 2016 and 2023 — when the month averaged 12.8°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 9.9°C. Typical April days reach 13°C with nights near 10°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.4°C→12.3°C+0.9°C
Max Temp12.9°C→13.8°C+0.9°C
Min Temp9.9°C→10.7°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.0°C1 yr (2%)
10.0°C–11.0°C10 yr (22%)
11.0°C–12.0°C21 yr (47%)
12.0°C–13.0°C13 yr (29%)

Halfmoon Bay April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Halfmoon Bay, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2010 with 167 mm, while the driest was 1982 at 17 mm.

Halfmoon Bay April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Halfmoon Bay during April averages 83%. The most humid April was 2006 at 86%, and the least humid was 2018 at 79%.

Halfmoon Bay April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Halfmoon Bay. The sunniest April was 1986 at 2.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1997 and 2010 at 2.

Halfmoon Bay April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Halfmoon Bay during April is 4.2 m/s. The windiest April was 2018 at 5.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1982 at 3.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Halfmoon Bay

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How April Ranks in Halfmoon Bay

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Halfmoon Bay Weather by Month

Halfmoon Bay April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.4°C11.1°C11.4°C11.7°C12.2°C+0.8°C
Avg High12.9°C12.5°C12.9°C13.3°C13.7°C+0.8°C
Avg Low9.9°C9.6°C9.9°C10.2°C10.7°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain106 mm112 mm89 mm110 mm92 mm-15 mm

Extreme April Records in Halfmoon Bay

🔥Warmest April19.3°C2025
🧊Coldest April5.1°C1985
🌧️Wettest April167 mm2010
🏜️Driest April17 mm1982
🌬️Windiest April5.4 m/s2018

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Halfmoon Bay have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 5.1°C (1985) to a record high of 19.3°C (2025).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 103 mm, with a wettest year of 167 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Halfmoon Bay?

A good time to visit Halfmoon Bay

April is a good time to visit Halfmoon Bay, with days averaging 13°C and nights around 10°C (mean 11.5°C, close to Halfmoon Bay's yearly average) and higher rainfall. February and March are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Halfmoon Bay's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Halfmoon Bay Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Halfmoon Bay, with average highs near 13°C and lows around 10°C (mean 11.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 103 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 103 mm of rainfall in Halfmoon Bay, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 167 mm (2010), and the driest just 17 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 4.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.9°C to 13.8°C and overnight lows from 9.9°C to 10.7°C over the same span.
April Weather in Halfmoon Bay, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.2°C12.4°C10.7°C19.3°C7.9°C68 mm82%4 m/s2.5
202413.1°C11.5°C9.8°C17.4°C6.8°C119 mm83%4.2 m/s2.2
202314.3°C12.8°C11.3°C16.8°C9.0°C67 mm84%4.4 m/s2.6
202213.8°C12.4°C11.0°C16.6°C8.3°C95 mm80%4.6 m/s2.5
202113.7°C12.3°C10.8°C16.3°C7.6°C87 mm81%4.9 m/s2.4
202013.2°C11.8°C10.4°C18.3°C7.3°C113 mm84%4.5 m/s2.3
201913.7°C12.0°C10.2°C18.3°C8.3°C84 mm80%3.6 m/s2.6
201812.8°C11.5°C10.1°C17.6°C7.1°C136 mm79%5.4 m/s2.2
201713.2°C11.7°C10.2°C18.0°C7.4°C87 mm84%3.8 m/s2.3
2016 🔥14.5°C12.8°C11.1°C17.0°C8.6°C144 mm83%4.8 m/s2.3
201513.1°C11.4°C9.7°C18.4°C5.6°C110 mm82%4.1 m/s2.1
201413.0°C11.5°C10.0°C17.9°C7.9°C93 mm83%4 m/s2.3
201313.1°C11.6°C10.1°C17.4°C6.1°C119 mm81%4.5 m/s2.3
201214.0°C12.3°C10.6°C16.5°C6.8°C63 mm85%3.5 m/s2.5
201112.2°C10.8°C9.5°C16.0°C6.5°C102 mm83%4.1 m/s2.3
2010 🌧️13.0°C11.5°C10.0°C16.0°C7.3°C167 mm84%4.6 m/s2
200913.6°C11.9°C10.2°C17.7°C6.6°C66 mm81%3.6 m/s2.6
200813.4°C11.7°C10.1°C16.1°C6.9°C63 mm82%3.9 m/s2.3
200711.9°C10.6°C9.3°C14.7°C5.8°C62 mm84%4 m/s2.2
200613.8°C12.4°C11.0°C17.5°C7.3°C117 mm86%3.7 m/s2.4
200513.0°C11.1°C9.2°C17.4°C5.8°C86 mm80%4.8 m/s2.5
200411.5°C10.1°C8.7°C15.8°C6.0°C122 mm86%4 m/s2.3
200311.9°C10.6°C9.3°C15.2°C7.3°C85 mm83%3.9 m/s2.2
200212.9°C11.4°C9.9°C17.0°C7.4°C99 mm85%4 m/s2.2
200113.9°C12.2°C10.5°C17.2°C7.7°C104 mm82%4.5 m/s2.3
200013.2°C11.8°C10.3°C16.5°C8.4°C88 mm81%4.7 m/s2.3
199913.1°C11.4°C9.8°C17.0°C6.1°C84 mm81%4 m/s2.4
199812.5°C10.8°C9.0°C15.4°C6.6°C116 mm81%4.8 m/s2.2
199712.4°C10.8°C9.2°C17.1°C6.2°C160 mm82%4.9 m/s2
199612.7°C11.4°C10.1°C15.7°C7.1°C141 mm86%3.6 m/s2.1
199512.8°C11.3°C9.8°C16.7°C6.5°C42 mm83%3.3 m/s2.6
199413.6°C12.1°C10.6°C16.0°C7.1°C164 mm82%4.9 m/s2.5
199312.0°C10.6°C9.2°C15.3°C6.6°C79 mm84%3.8 m/s2.5
199211.7°C10.3°C8.9°C15.4°C6.9°C74 mm81%4 m/s2.5
199111.8°C10.4°C9.0°C16.9°C7.0°C126 mm82%4.1 m/s2.3
199012.8°C11.4°C10.0°C18.1°C5.4°C130 mm83%4.9 m/s2.3
198912.9°C11.6°C10.3°C15.4°C7.0°C77 mm83%4.7 m/s2.5
198812.0°C10.4°C8.8°C15.3°C6.4°C66 mm81%4.2 m/s2.4
198712.6°C11.1°C9.7°C16.0°C7.1°C135 mm82%4.8 m/s2.4
198614.1°C12.6°C11.2°C18.1°C8.6°C165 mm83%4.7 m/s2.7
198513.6°C12.0°C10.5°C16.9°C5.1°C139 mm84%3.2 m/s2.6
198413.1°C11.7°C10.3°C15.6°C7.2°C132 mm83%4.7 m/s2.3
1983 ❄️11.3°C9.9°C8.4°C15.6°C5.9°C94 mm85%3.8 m/s—
198212.9°C11.2°C9.6°C15.8°C7.3°C17 mm82%3.1 m/s—
198113.6°C12.1°C10.7°C15.8°C8.3°C132 mm84%4.2 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Halfmoon Bay April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Halfmoon Bay in April?▼

The average high in April is around 13°C with lows near 10°C (mean 11.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Halfmoon Bay in April?▼

April averages 103 mm of rainfall in Halfmoon Bay, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 167 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest April on record in Halfmoon Bay?▼

The hottest April reached 19.3°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to 5.1°C in 1985.

Has April in Halfmoon Bay gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.9°C to 13.8°C and overnight lows from 9.9°C to 10.7°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Halfmoon Bay?▼

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Halfmoon Bay and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 13°C daytime highs and 10°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Halfmoon Bay?▼

Not quite — April is the 8th coolest month in Halfmoon Bay, averaging 11.5°C.

What should I pack for Halfmoon Bay in April?▼

For April in Halfmoon Bay, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Halfmoon Bay humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Halfmoon Bay in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 5.4 m/s (2018).

Which April had the most rainfall in Halfmoon Bay?▼

The wettest April on record was 2010 with 167 mm. On average, April sees 103 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Halfmoon Bay behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.