South Downs National Park Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in April.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

Are you planning a trip a to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in April

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in South Downs National Park generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Alfriston to 14°C (57°F) in Petersfield. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Petersfield and 7°C (45°F) in Alfriston.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Alfriston with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in East Meon with 63 mm (2.5 in).

Explore South Downs National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Downs National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arundel)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October16°C (61°F) November13°C (55°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in April

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

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (April)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (April)

Arundel

In April Arundel generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In April Midhurst generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In April Alfriston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In April Petersfield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In April East Meon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in East Meon →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Downs National Park in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Midhurst 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Alfriston 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Petersfield 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
East Meon 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Cocking 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

South Downs National Park weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in April?

South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Arundel average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in April?

Arundel averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Arundel averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is April a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Arundel.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Arundel. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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