Weather in April in Dorset
Thinking about venturing to Dorset this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Dorset in April?
Dorset 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 and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Bournemouth.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Poole with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Sherborne with 71 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Bournemouth. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Dorset climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Dorset?
Bournemouth
In April Bournemouth 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.
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Weymouth
In April Weymouth 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.
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Poole
In April Poole 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.
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Lyme Regis
In April Lyme Regis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Swanage
In April Swanage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Dorset, in the United Kingdom.
Is April the best time to visit Dorset?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Dorset due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bournemouth.
On average, the best time to visit Dorset 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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