Hampshire Weather in April

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

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Considering a trip to Hampshire, 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 Hampshire in April

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Southampton.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gosport with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bransgore with 66 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Southampton gets around 180 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Hampshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hampshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Southampton)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September20°C (68°F) October16°C (61°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hampshire in April

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

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 Hampshire

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

Temperature range in Hampshire (April)

Precipitation variation in Hampshire (April)

Southampton

In April Southampton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Portsmouth

In April Portsmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Lymington

In April Lymington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
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Winchester

In April Winchester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Basingstoke

In April Basingstoke generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Southampton 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Portsmouth 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Lymington 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Winchester 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Basingstoke 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Lyndhurst 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Hampshire weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Hampshire, the United Kingdom generally has good weather conditions. Southampton sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Southampton peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in April, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

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

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Southampton, April might be a good time to visit Hampshire, the United Kingdom. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Southampton. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hampshire.

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