Dornoch weather in April (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Dornoch this April? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Dornoch generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Dornoch in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 137 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 Dornoch climate page with graphs.

 

Dornoch, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 137 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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.

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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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