North York Moors National Park Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in April.

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Pickering Helmsley Goathland Kirkbymoorside

Planning a getaway to the North York Moors National Park, 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 the North York Moors National Park in April

The North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in the North York Moors National Park generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Grosmont at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Helmsley at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Helmsley and 6°C (43°F) in Grosmont .

For specific regional insights in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 67 mm (2.6 in) in Pickering.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Pickering gets approximately 159 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 North York Moors National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the North York Moors National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pickering)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the North York Moors National Park in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the North York Moors National Park.

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 North York Moors National Park

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the North York Moors National Park (April)

Precipitation variation in the North York Moors National Park (April)

Pickering

In April Pickering generally has low 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
159 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Pickering →

Helmsley

In April Helmsley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
159 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Helmsley →

Goathland

In April Goathland 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)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
159 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Goathland →

Kirkbymoorside

In April Kirkbymoorside 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
114 hours
159 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kirkbymoorside →

Westerdale

In April Westerdale 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
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
159 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Westerdale →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the North York Moors National Park in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pickering 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Helmsley 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Goathland 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kirkbymoorside 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Westerdale 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Grosmont 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The North York Moors National Park weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in April. The popular destination of Pickering averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom in April?

Pickering averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom during April, with Pickering averaging close to 67 mm (2.6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Pickering.

On average, the best time to visit the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Pickering. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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