Gilsland weather in April (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Gilsland as April approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Gilsland typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Gilsland in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Past climate data indicates that roughly 17 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 132 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gilsland, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (53 KM, 33 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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