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Cadaqués in April

Weather, crowds, daylight and public holidays in Cadaqués in April, with data from AEMET, INE and BOE.

Not a recommended month High 19 °C · 7.1 rainy days Hotel occupancy 55% Sun 07:05 to 20:28 2 public holidays
Verdict for April

April is not one of the recommended months for Cadaqués

The months the guide recommends are May, June, and September.

In April, the average high is 18.8 °C and the low 6.2 °C. It rains 7.1 days and there are 194 hours of sun (Girona Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).

Compared with the recommended months, April has a lower average high (18.8 °C against 25.0 °C), fewer hours of sun (194 against 222), and lower hotel occupancy (55% against 63%).

Weather
High 18.8 °C · low 6.2 °C · 7.1 rainy days
Hotel occupancy
55% (yearly average: 55%)
Daylight
07:05 to 20:28 (13 h 24 min)
Public holidays
2
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Weather

The weather in Cadaqués in April

AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the Girona Aeropuerto station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.

April against the rest of the year

April against the rest of the year
AprilRecommended months (average)Year (average)
Avg. high (°C)18.825.020.8
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)7.16.35.5
Hours of sunshine194222194

In March, the average high is 16.7 °C with 5.1 rainy days; in May, 22.4 °C with 7.3 rainy days.

All 12 months

All 12 months
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. high (°C)13.114.116.718.822.426.630.129.826.121.816.613.6
Avg. low (°C)1.11.74.16.210.114.317.117.014.110.55.22.0
Rainy days (≥ 1 mm)4.94.95.17.17.35.13.25.16.56.45.24.7
Hours of sunshine147156179194224247285261195167143132

AEMET climate normals at the Girona Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗

Crowds and prices

Hotel occupancy and rates in Cadaqués in April

Hotel occupancy by beds was 55% in April 2025. The yearly average was 55%; the busiest month was August (84%) and the quietest, December (36%).

The average daily rate (ADR) was €85 per occupied room per night in April 2025, against €93 for the year on average.

Occupancy and average rate for the 12 months of 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Occupancy (%)374440555566788467543836
Average rate (€)777578858499129150100777882

INE data for the Costa Brava tourist zone, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price. This is the figure for the INE tourist zone, not for the town itself.

Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗

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Daylight

Sunrise and sunset in Cadaqués in April

On 15 April the sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 20:28 (local time): 13 h 24 min of daylight.

For comparison: on 15 June there are 15 h 16 min of daylight and on 15 December, 9 h 06 min.

Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.

Public holidays

Public holidays in April 2026

Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to Cadaqués (Catalonia):

  • Friday, April 3: Good Friday (national)
  • Monday, April 6: Easter Monday (regional)

Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.

Source: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026 ↗

What the guide says

Cadaqués in April: what the guide says

Opening hours, seasonal rules and events for this month that the Cadaqués guide already covers. The sources are in the guide.

  • Cap de Creus: besides July and August, there are regulated days on several weekends in spring and autumn, when cars and motorbikes cannot drive up to the lighthouse. Check the year’s calendar with the Cap de Creus Natural Park.
  • Salvador Dalí House-Museum (Portlligat): the visit needs a prior booking for a set time, on the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí website.

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Sources for this page

Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, Girona Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the Cadaqués guide and its sources.

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What you're probably wondering.

What is the weather like in Cadaqués in April?+

The average high is 18.8 °C and the low 6.2 °C, with 7.1 rainy days and 194 hours of sun (AEMET, 1981-2010, Girona Aeropuerto station). Compared with the recommended months, April has a lower average high (18.8 °C against 25.0 °C), fewer hours of sun (194 against 222), and lower hotel occupancy (55% against 63%).

Is Cadaqués busy in April?+

Hotel occupancy by beds was 55% in April 2025, against 55% on average for the year. The busiest month was August (84%) and the quietest, December (36%). The average daily rate was €85 (yearly average: €93); it is an average across hotels, not a booking price. INE data for the Costa Brava tourist zone.

Is any day in April a public holiday in Cadaqués?+

Yes. According to the 2026 work calendar: Friday, April 3, Good Friday (national); Monday, April 6, Easter Monday (regional). Local holidays are not included.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cadaqués in April?+

On 15 April the sun rises at 07:05 and sets at 20:28, local time: 13 h 24 min of daylight.

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