Newcastle weather in April (Down County, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Newcastle usually fare in April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Newcastle includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Newcastle in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Expect the least amount of rain this month, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the freedom of clear skies and dry conditions. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 154 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand 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 Newcastle climate page with graphs.

 

Newcastle, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (53 KM, 33 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.

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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