Weather in April in Scotland
Considering a trip to Scotland this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Scotland in April?
April in Scotland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Shetland at 9°C and mild in Dundee at 12°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Dundee and 6°C in Shetland.To explore the conditions in Scotland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Edinburgh.Average sunshine
The city Edinburgh usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Scotland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Scotland climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Scotland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland.
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