Kintail weather in April (Highland, Scotland)

Is April a good time to explore Kintail weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

April in Kintail generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime 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. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Kintail. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kintail, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage 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.

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.

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.

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