Peak District Weather in April

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

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell

Planning a getaway to the Peak District, 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 Peak District in April

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Bakewell.

To explore the conditions in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hathersage with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Tideswell with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Bakewell gets around 155 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 the Peak District by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit the Peak District →

Best Places to Visit in the Peak District in April

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

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 Peak District

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

Temperature range in the Peak District (April)

Precipitation variation in the Peak District (April)

Bakewell

In April Bakewell 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
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bakewell →

Castleton

In April Castleton generally has moderate 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
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Castleton →

Hathersage

In April Hathersage generally has moderate 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
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hathersage →

Tideswell

In April Tideswell generally has moderate 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
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tideswell →

Baslow

In April Baslow 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
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Baslow →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bakewell 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Castleton 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Hathersage 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Tideswell 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Baslow 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Eyam 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

The Peak District weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in April?

the Peak District, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bakewell average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Peak District, the United Kingdom in April?

Bakewell averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Not particularly. Bakewell averages just 77 mm (3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Peak District, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Peak District, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bakewell.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Bakewell. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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