Preston weather in April (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the April weather in Preston? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Preston generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Preston in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Preston climate page with graphs.

 

Preston, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

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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 Preston in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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