Fife Weather in April

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Planning a getaway to Fife, 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 Fife in April

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in St Andrews.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fife, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Crail with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 69 mm (2.7 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in St Andrews, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take St Andrews as an example - it receives around 147 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.

Explore Fife by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in April

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (April)

Precipitation variation in Fife (April)

St Andrews

In April St Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
147 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In April Dunfermline 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
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
155 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In April Anstruther generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
147 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In April Cupar 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
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
147 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In April Crail generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
147 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Crail →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Dunfermline 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Anstruther 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Cupar 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Crail 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Kirkcaldy 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Fife weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Fife, the United Kingdom in April. The popular destination of St Andrews averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in St Andrews peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. St Andrews averages just 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Fife, the United Kingdom.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in St Andrews. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fife.

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