Highlands weather in April
Planning a getaway to Highlands 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 is the weather like in Highlands in April?
Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Highlands generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in John O Groats at 9°C to moderate in Cromarty at 13°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Cromarty and 6°C in John O Groats.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 61 mm to high rainfall in Arisaig with 137 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Inverness usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Inverness enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Highlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highlands's yearly weather, check out our Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Highlands?
Inverness
In April Inverness generally has low 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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Fort William
In April Fort William generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Aviemore
In April Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fort Augustus
In April Fort Augustus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nairn
In April Nairn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highlands, in the United Kingdom.
Is April the best time to visit Highlands?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Inverness, April may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Inverness. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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