Month guide · Orlando · United States
Orlando in April
What April is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm and mostly dry; Easter week is very busy, but late April can be a sweet spot.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Orlando: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (26°C (79°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:51
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild, dry and sunny with cool nights; quiet in January and early December, but the Christmas holidays are among the busiest weeks of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues (usually spring)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · South Orlando
Gatorland
Open since 1949, Gatorland is an old-Florida attraction with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, a breeding-marsh boardwalk with a wading-bird rookery, feeding and wrestling shows, and a zip line over the gator pools.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- History
Museum · Loch Haven Park
Orlando Science Center
Pair it with the Orlando Museum of Art next door in Loch Haven Park on a wet or very hot afternoon.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Park · Downtown Orlando
Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park circles a lake in Downtown Orlando with a walking path of about 1.5 km, the illuminated fountain that is a symbol of the city, swan-shaped pedal boats and resident swans.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Nature · Apopka
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Arrive early on weekends and in summer; the park closes its gates once it reaches capacity.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 16°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Orlando?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–February and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Orlando in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Orlando?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and mostly dry; Easter week is very busy, but late April can be a sweet spot.
+How warm is Orlando in April?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.