Burnley weather in April (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Burnley usually fare in April? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of April in Burnley typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Burnley in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 144 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Burnley climate page with graphs.

 

Burnley, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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