Hillsborough weather in April (Down County, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Hillsborough this April? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Hillsborough includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 154 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hillsborough.

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