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Walt Disney World in April
Walt Disney World warms up: highs climb to 84°F (29°C), from 78°F in March, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What April feels like
Warm afternoons near 84°F (29°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 61°F (16°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
About 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is one of Walt Disney World's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 71/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from March.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in March to 86/100.
- Our Orlando New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 61°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Walt Disney World in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Magic Kingdom New Year's Eve fireworks
An extended Fantasy in the Sky fireworks show over Cinderella Castle, timed to finish at midnight on Dec 31.
Victoria & Albert's
A long-running tasting-menu restaurant in the Grand Floridian, the most formal dinner at Walt Disney World.
California Grill
A dining room at the top of the Contemporary Resort with views over the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Trader Sam's Grog Grotto
A small tiki bar in the Polynesian Village Resort, full of props and drinks that set off sound and light effects.
Nearby in April
- Winter Park in April~19 mi · highs 84°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Tampa & the Riverwalk in April~63 mi · highs 81°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Downtown St. Petersburg in April~78 mi · highs 81°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- St. Augustine in April~103 mi · highs 75°F, 2.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Walt Disney World in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Walt Disney World?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
How hot is Walt Disney World in April?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Walt Disney World in April?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.3 in (1252 mm).
What should I pack for Walt Disney World in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 61°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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