Gairlochy weather in April (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is April a good time to explore Gairlochy weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Gairlochy includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Gairlochy in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 145 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Gairlochy. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gairlochy, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (62 KM, 38 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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