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Scotland temperatures in April

April in Scotland has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Shetland with 9°C to moderate temperatures in Dundee with 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Dundee and 6°C in Shetland.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Scotland in April?

Find the average daytime temperatures in April for the most popular destinations in Scotland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in April in Scotland?
  • Dundee tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 5°C.

  • What is the coldest city in April in Scotland?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Shetland stands out as the coolest city in Scotland for the month of April. Daytime highs average 9°C and it cools down to about 6°C at night.

  • How much sun does Scotland get in April?
  • 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.

  • What is the water's temperature in April?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 7°C in Aberdeen this month, so not the best month to swim.

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