Weather in April in Lothian
Thinking about venturing to Lothian this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Lothian in April?
Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Lothian generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Dunbar at 10°C to mild in Linlithgow at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Linlithgow and 6°C in Dunbar.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dunbar with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 73 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Edinburgh, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in Edinburgh. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lothian in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Lothian climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?
Edinburgh
In April Edinburgh 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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Musselburgh
In April Musselburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Linlithgow
In April Linlithgow generally has moderate 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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North Berwick
In April North Berwick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Livingston
In April Livingston generally has moderate 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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Is April the best time to visit Lothian?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Edinburgh, April may not be the ideal time to visit Lothian.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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