Barnard Castle weather in April (Durham, United Kingdom)

Is April a good time to explore Barnard Castle weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

April in Barnard Castle generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 12°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 3°C.

Precipitation

Barnard Castle in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 141 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 Barnard Castle climate page with graphs.

 

Barnard Castle, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

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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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