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Weather in April in Devon

Considering a trip to Devon this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Devon in April?

Devon is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Devon generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Countisbury at 12°C to moderate in Axminster at 14°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Axminster and 7°C in Countisbury.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rousdon with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Germansweek with 87 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Torquay usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at April's conditions in Devon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Devon's yearly weather, check out our Devon climate page.

Where to go in Devon in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Devon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Devon?

Torquay

In April Torquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Torquay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
115 hours 
64 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
7°C 
165 hours 
66 mm 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
197 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Torquay

Paignton

In April Paignton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Paignton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
115 hours 
64 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
7°C 
165 hours 
66 mm 
14 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
197 hours 
63 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Paignton

Ilfracombe

In April Ilfracombe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ilfracombe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
119 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
12°C 
8°C 
180 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
May   >> May
>>  
14°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Ilfracombe

Plymouth

In April Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Plymouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
125 hours 
71 mm 
17 days 
13°C 
7°C 
188 hours 
74 mm 
15 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
9°C 
222 hours 
72 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Plymouth

Lynton

In April Lynton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Lynton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
10°C 
6°C 
119 hours 
83 mm 
19 days 
poor 
12°C 
7°C 
180 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
May   >> May
>>  
14°C 
10°C 
197 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Lynton

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

Is April the best time to visit Devon?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Torquay, April may not be the ideal time to visit Devon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Torquay. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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