Dorset Weather in April

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

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Bournemouth Weymouth Poole Lyme Regis

Planning a getaway to Dorset, 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 Dorset in April

Dorset, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Dorset 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 7°C (45°F) in Bournemouth.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Poole with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Sherborne with 71 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Bournemouth gets around 180 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Dorset by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dorset in April

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

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 Dorset

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

Temperature range in Dorset (April)

Precipitation variation in Dorset (April)

Bournemouth

In April Bournemouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bournemouth →

Weymouth

In April Weymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
171 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Weymouth →

Poole

In April Poole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
171 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Poole →

Lyme Regis

In April Lyme Regis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
165 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Lyme Regis →

Swanage

In April Swanage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Dorset, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bournemouth 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Weymouth 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Poole 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Lyme Regis 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Swanage 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Bridport 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Dorset weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Dorset, the United Kingdom in April. The popular destination of Bournemouth averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Dorset, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Bournemouth.

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

April is on the drier side in Dorset, the United Kingdom. Bournemouth averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Dorset, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Bournemouth. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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