Weather in April in Dumfries and Galloway
Thinking about venturing to Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway in April?
Dumfries and Galloway is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Dumfries and Galloway generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Portpatrick at 10°C to mild in Annan at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Annan and 7°C in Portpatrick.For specific regional insights in Dumfries and Galloway, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portpatrick with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Carsphairn with 105 mm. In Dumfries, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 132 hours of sunlight expected in Dumfries. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Dumfries and Galloway climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries
In April Dumfries generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Stranraer
In April Stranraer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Moffat
In April Moffat generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kirkcudbright
In April Kirkcudbright generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gretna Green
In April Gretna Green generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Dumfries and Galloway?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Dumfries, April may not be the ideal time to visit Dumfries and Galloway.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Dumfries. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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