Month guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Kauaʻi in April
What April is really like in Kauaʻi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Kauaʻi Museum, Kauaʻi · Photo: Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Kauaʻi. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. The rains ease and the island is at its greenest; a good shoulder month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Kauaʻi: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter (December–February). Rainy spells, huge North Shore surf and humpback whales; the South Shore stays sunnier, and prices peak around the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Kauaʻi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Waimea and Hanapēpē
Hanapēpē
A small West Side town of old wooden storefronts with art galleries, a bookshop and a swinging footbridge over the Hanapēpē River.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- After dark
Nature · Kapaʻa and Wailua
Nounou (Sleeping Giant) Trail
Hike early in the morning, before heat and clouds, and wear shoes with grip; the trail is muddy after rain.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Museum · Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi Museum
In a lava-stone building in Līhuʻe, this museum covers Kauaʻi's geology, Hawaiian culture, the ruling chiefs, the plantation era and the island of Niʻihau, with featherwork, koa calabashes and Niʻihau shell lei.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Nature · North and West Shores
Nā Pali Coast
Book a morning boat tour from Port Allen, when seas are usually calmer, and take seasickness tablets beforehand if you need them.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kauaʻi.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C (81°F), lows near 21°C (70°F) and 14 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Kauaʻi in April?
At about 18:58 local time in mid-April, with sunrise at about 06:18: roughly 12.6 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Kauaʻi in April?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kauaʻi in April?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.