Cantabria Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cantabria, Spain in April.

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Santander Santillana del Mar Noja Isla

Planning a getaway to Cantabria, Spain this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cantabria in April

Cantabria, Spain is a region in Spain. April in Cantabria generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Cosgaya to 16°C (61°F) in Noja. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Noja and 4°C (39°F) in Cosgaya.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cantabria, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Revelillas with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Tresviso with 140 mm (5.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Santander as an example - it receives around 175 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Cantabria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cantabria - and find the best time to visit. (based on Santander)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March15°C (59°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cantabria in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cantabria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cantabria

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Cantabria, Spain?

Temperature range in Cantabria (April)

Precipitation variation in Cantabria (April)

Santander

In April Santander generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
175 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Santander →

Santillana del Mar

In April Santillana del Mar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
175 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Santillana del Mar →

Noja

In April Noja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
175 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Noja →

Isla

In April Isla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
175 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Isla →

Suances

In April Suances generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
175 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cantabria in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santander 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Santillana del Mar 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Noja 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Isla 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Suances 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
San Vicente de la Barquera 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 128 mm (5 in)

Cantabria weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cantabria, Spain in April?

Cantabria, Spain typically experiences mixed weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santander average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cantabria, Spain in April?

Daytime temperatures in Santander peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in April, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Cantabria, Spain get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Cantabria, Spain. Average rainfall in Santander sits around 112 mm (4.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Cantabria, Spain?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Cantabria, Spain due to the typically mixed weather in Santander.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Santander. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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