Weather in April in Dorset
Planning a getaway to Dorset 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 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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in April, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Dorset, 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 to moderate rainfall in Sherborne with 71 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bournemouth usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Dorset climate page.
Where to go in Dorset in April
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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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