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April in John O Groats brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 65 mm (2.6 in), so pack an umbrella.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit John O Groats. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in April. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in April - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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