Orkney weather in April (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

How does the April weather in Orkney compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In April, Orkney usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. On average, there are about 18 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 139 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Orkney, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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