Best time to cruise · Shoulder season
Bermuda cruises in April
The first sailings of the season arrive, often in the second half of the month. Bermudians fly homemade kites on Good Friday, eating codfish cakes and hot cross buns, a lovely tradition if your timing lines up. Expect highs around 70 °F, cool water and breezy sea days, so pack a jacket for the crossing.
- Shoulder season
- Avg high 64°F
- 13 hrs daylight
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Bermuda in April: Shoulder season
The first sailings of the season arrive, often in the second half of the month. Bermudians fly homemade kites on Good Friday, eating codfish cakes and hot cross buns, a lovely tradition if your timing lines up. Expect highs around 70 °F, cool water and breezy sea days, so pack a jacket for the crossing.
Across Bermuda cruise ports, April brings average highs around 64°F (18°C) and lows near 51°F, with about 3.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 13 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Shoulder season
- Season
- Mainly April to early November; best May and June, with warm seas into October. Few or no sailings December to February.
- Average high / low
- 64°F / 51°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 5 to 7 nights, including two or three days docked in Bermuda
What to pack: layers you can add and remove: long pants, a warm fleece or sweater, a waterproof jacket and closed walking shoes.
How April compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: No regular sailings
- Mar: No regular sailings
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Best time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Good time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Good time to go
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Bermuda weather in April
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 5111 | 5311 | 5714 | 6418 | 7122 | 7826 | 8429 | 8429 | 8027 | 7222 | 6317 | 5513 |
| Low °F (°C) | 426 | 426 | 457 | 5111 | 6015 | 6720 | 7323 | 7323 | 6920 | 6116 | 5111 | 468 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.2106 | 3.692 | 3.897 | 3.691 | 3.896 | 4.1103 | 4.1103 | 3.9100 | 4.2107 | 4.6117 | 3.793 | 4.6118 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
April weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard) | 69°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 13 h |
| Hamilton | 69°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 13 h |
| St. George's | 69°F | 66°F | 2.9 in | 13 h |
| New York City | 59°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 13 h |
| Bayonne (Cape Liberty) | 60°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 13 h |
| Boston | 55°F | 37°F | 4.6 in | 13 h |
| Baltimore | 65°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 13 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Bermuda in April: FAQs
Is April a good time to cruise Bermuda?
It can be, as a shoulder-season month. The first sailings of the season arrive, often in the second half of the month. Bermudians fly homemade kites on Good Friday, eating codfish cakes and hot cross buns, a lovely tradition if your timing lines up. Expect highs around 70 °F, cool water and breezy sea days, so pack a jacket for the crossing.
What is the weather like on a Bermuda cruise in April?
Across Bermuda cruise ports, April brings average highs around 64°F (18°C) and lows near 51°F, with about 3.6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Bermuda cruise in April?
Pack layers you can add and remove: long pants, a warm fleece or sweater, a waterproof jacket and closed walking shoes. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Bermuda?
Mainly April to early November; best May and June, with warm seas into October. Few or no sailings December to February.. The best months are usually May, June, July.
Where else can I cruise in April?
April is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Bahamas.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.