Ayrshire Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in April.

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Ayr Irvine Largs Prestwick

Planning a trip to Ayrshire, the United Kingdom this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ayrshire in April

Ayrshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Ayrshire generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 10°C (50°F) in Lochranza to 12°C (54°F) in Largs. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Largs and 6°C (43°F) in Lochranza.

For specific regional insights in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballantrae with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Lochranza with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ayr gets approximately 143 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Ayrshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ayrshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ayr)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ayrshire in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ayrshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ayrshire

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Ayrshire (April)

Precipitation variation in Ayrshire (April)

Ayr

In April Ayr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
143 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ayr →

Irvine

In April Irvine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
143 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Irvine →

Largs

In April Largs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
143 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Largs →

Prestwick

In April Prestwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
143 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Prestwick →

Troon

In April Troon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
143 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Troon →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ayrshire in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ayr 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Irvine 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Largs 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Prestwick 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Troon 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ballantrae 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Ayrshire weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in April?

Ayrshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ayr average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom in April?

Average temperatures in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Ayr.

Does Ayrshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Ayrshire, the United Kingdom. Ayr averages only about 93 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ayr, April may not be the ideal time to visit Ayrshire, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, May provides tolerable weather in Ayr. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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