Dorchester weather in April (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Dorchester look like in April? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In April, Dorchester typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 14°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Dorchester in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dorchester, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (59 KM, 37 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

10/10

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