Mallaig weather in April (Highland, Scotland)

What kind of weather does April bring to Mallaig? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Mallaig typically brings low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 11°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Mallaig in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 140 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Mallaig, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 145 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 140 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 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

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