Portland weather in April (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Portland in April? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In April, Portland typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 12°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Portland in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 171 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 August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portland, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (74 KM, 46 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.

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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portland.

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