Alston weather in April (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Alston usually fare in April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Alston usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 11°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Alston in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 152 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alston climate page with graphs.

 

Alston, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 152 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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