Snorkeling in April?

[chrissyprincess]

How is the weather for snorkeling in mid to late April? Is it temperate enough to get wet or still chilly? Would I need a wet suit or can get by without it? I would really like to snorkel for the first time in Bermuda but wasn’t sure if the climate would allow it and still be comfortable. Has anyone gone in April?

[iheartbda]

Average air temp for April is 72F and water is 69F. :eek:

 

http://www.bermudaweather.bm/aprall.asp

[chrissyprincess]

I was just curious if 70 in Bermuda is warmer than 70 in Denver. LOL.

[njhorseman]

Average air temp for April is 72F and water is 69F. :eek:

 

http://www.bermudaweather.bm/aprall.asp

 

If you're from the Northeast US, 69F isn't that cold...it's about the average water temperature in Atlantic City or Cape May NJ in late June to early July.

[iheartbda]

If you're from the Northeast US, 69F isn't that cold...it's about the average water temperature in Atlantic City or Cape May NJ in late June to early July.

Yes, I am but we always go to the beach in Md. later in the season when the water is warmer.:)

 

In addition, our Bermudian friend who mantains the site I posted, said the weather can still be blustery at times and some kind of jacket or windbreaker is a good idea. Doesn't sound like snorkeling weather to me.

[Keith1010]

It could be quite chilly.

 

Keith

[willise]

We went snorkelling at the end of April a couple of years ago. The water was a little chilly when you get in, but after that it is fine. Mind you, we're from Canada, so we still have ice in April:D

 

I will agree with the blustery comment - we did find it to be quite windy and damp on one day. Jackets were definitely needed. However, on one other day, it was scorching hot!

[pfdaxe358]

We're in Phoenix.....everything is chilly to us.....lol :cool: