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Kintail weather in April (Highland, Scotland)

Is April a good time to explore Kintail weather-wise? Here’s all you need to know to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of April in Kintail typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime maximum temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Kintail in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the driest spell of the year. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

You can expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 140 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and overcast.

April in Kintail has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Scotland, check out our Kintail's climate page.

Kintail, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in April

Find out more about the weather in Scotland 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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Scotland, check out our Kintail's climate page.

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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.