Weather in April in Central Scotland
Are you planning a trip a to Central Scotland in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Central Scotland in April?
Central Scotland is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Central Scotland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Killin at 10°C and mild in Falkirk at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Falkirk and 2°C in Killin.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Boʼness with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Tyndrum with 124 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Stirling, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
The city Stirling usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at April's conditions in Central Scotland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Central Scotland's yearly weather, check out our Central Scotland climate page.
Where to go in Central Scotland in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Central Scotland?
Stirling
In April Stirling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Callander
In April Callander generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Drymen
In April Drymen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Killin
In April Killin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Falkirk
In April Falkirk generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom.
Is April the best time to visit Central Scotland?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Central Scotland due to the typically unpleasant weather in Stirling.
On average, the best time to visit Central Scotland is in June and July with generally pleasant weather in Stirling. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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