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Plockton weather in April (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does April bring to Plockton? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Plockton includes low temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 11°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Plockton in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 140 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Plockton. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Plockton, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (33 KM, 20 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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