Barnard Castle Weather in April

April in Barnard Castle brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 12°C (54°F) and nights around 3°C (37°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 73 mm (2.9 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Barnard Castle in April

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain, with 73 mm (2.9 in) average for the month. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Barnard Castle in April

Expect highs of 12°C (54°F) in Barnard Castle in April, with nights dropping to around 3°C (37°F). Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. At 3°C (37°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Barnard Castle in April

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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Barnard Castle Temperature in April

Min Temperature 3°C (37°F)  

Max Temperature 12°C (54°F)  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 73 mm (2.9 in)  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Middlesbrough, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 Miles).

What to Wear in Barnard Castle in April

The weather can be unpredictable in April, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Barnard Castle in April

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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