Minehead weather in April (Somerset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Minehead as April approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Minehead includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 12°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Minehead in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minehead, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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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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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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