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John O Groats weather in April (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in John O Groats this April? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During April, John O Groats usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

John O Groats in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 139 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit John O Groats. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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