Holywood weather in April (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Holywood this April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Holywood typically experiences moderate 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

Holywood in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Holywood, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 132 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 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

6/10

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