Scotland weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Scotland this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Scotland in April?
April in Scotland generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is cold in Shetland at 9°C and moderate in Dundee at 12°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Dundee and 6°C in Shetland.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aberdeen with an average of 63 mm to high rainfall in Mallaig with 145 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Edinburgh, marking it as the year's driest month. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in Edinburgh. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Scotland in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Scotland climate page.
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Average weather in Edinburgh
In April Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Aberdeen
In April Aberdeen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Oban
In April Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dundee
In April Dundee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Shetland
In April Shetland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is April the best time to visit Scotland?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Scotland with often unpleasant weather in Edinburgh.
On average, the best time to visit Scotland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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