Inverness

Highlands Weather in April

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

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Inverness Fort William Fort Augustus Nairn

Planning a trip to the Highlands, the United Kingdom this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Highlands in April

The Highlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in the Highlands generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in John O Groats at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Cromarty at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Cromarty and 6°C (43°F) in John O Groats.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Balintore with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Arisaig with 137 mm (5.4 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Inverness.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Inverness gets approximately 137 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Highlands by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Highlands →

Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in April

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

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 the Highlands

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

Temperature range in the Highlands (April)

Precipitation variation in the Highlands (April)

Inverness

In April Inverness 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
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
137 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Inverness →

Fort William

In April Fort William generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
145 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fort William →

Fort Augustus

In April Fort Augustus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
137 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fort Augustus →

Nairn

In April Nairn generally has moderate 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
137 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nairn →

Drumnadrochit

In April Drumnadrochit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°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)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
137 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Drumnadrochit →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Inverness 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Fort William 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Fort Augustus 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Nairn 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Drumnadrochit 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Grantown on Spey 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

The Highlands weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

the Highlands, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Inverness average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Highlands, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Inverness.

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

April is on the drier side in the Highlands, the United Kingdom. Inverness averages only about 76 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Inverness, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Highlands, the United Kingdom.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Highlands.

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