Derbyshire Weather in April

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

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Planning a getaway to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Derbyshire in April

Derbyshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Derbyshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Matlock.

To explore the conditions in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Millers Dale with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Matlock typically sees 155 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Derbyshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Derbyshire →

Best Places to Visit in Derbyshire in April

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

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 Derbyshire

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

Temperature range in Derbyshire (April)

Precipitation variation in Derbyshire (April)

Matlock

In April Matlock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Matlock →

Derby

In April Derby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
155 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Derby →

Buxton

In April Buxton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
101 hours
138 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Buxton →

Ashbourne

In April Ashbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
155 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ashbourne →

Chesterfield

In April Chesterfield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chesterfield →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Derbyshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matlock 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Derby 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Buxton 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Ashbourne 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Chesterfield 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Great Rowsley 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Derbyshire weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Derbyshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Matlock average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Matlock averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

April is on the drier side in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom. Matlock averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Derbyshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Matlock.

On average, the best time to visit Derbyshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Matlock. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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