Down County Weather in April

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

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Bangor Newcastle Rostrevor Hillsborough

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

What to Expect in Down County in April

Down County, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Down County generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Bangor.

For a closer look at conditions across Down County, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Strangford with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Bangor with 76 mm (3 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Bangor usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Bangor as an example - it receives around 154 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Down County in April

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

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 Down County

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

Temperature range in Down County (April)

Precipitation variation in Down County (April)

Bangor

In April Bangor generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bangor →

Newcastle

In April Newcastle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Newcastle →

Rostrevor

In April Rostrevor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Rostrevor →

Hillsborough

In April Hillsborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hillsborough →

Warrenpoint

In April Warrenpoint 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
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
154 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Warrenpoint →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bangor 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Newcastle 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Rostrevor 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Hillsborough 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Warrenpoint 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Annalong 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Down County weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Down County, the United Kingdom in April?

In April, Down County, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Bangor sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Down County, the United Kingdom in April?

Bangor averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Down County, the United Kingdom during April, with Bangor averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

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

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Down County, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Bangor.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Bangor. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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