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Grampian Weather in April

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

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Aberdeen Stonehaven Dyce Banchory

Planning a getaway to Grampian, 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 Grampian in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Inverey to 12°C (54°F) in Banchory. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Banchory and 1°C (34°F) in Inverey.

For specific regional insights in Grampian, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Peterhead with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Braemar with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Aberdeen receives about 155 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Grampian by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Grampian →

Best Places to Visit in Grampian in April

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

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 Grampian

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

Temperature range in Grampian (April)

Precipitation variation in Grampian (April)

Aberdeen

In April Aberdeen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
155 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Aberdeen →

Stonehaven

In April Stonehaven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
155 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stonehaven →

Dyce

In April Dyce generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
155 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Dyce →

Banchory

In April Banchory generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
155 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Banchory →

Elgin

In April Elgin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
137 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Elgin →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aberdeen 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Stonehaven 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Dyce 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Banchory 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Elgin 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Tomintoul 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Grampian weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Grampian, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Aberdeen average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Grampian, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Aberdeen.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Grampian, the United Kingdom during April, with Aberdeen averaging close to 63 mm (2.5 in).

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Aberdeen. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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