South Yorkshire Weather in April

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

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Rotherham Bawtry Barnsley Chapeltown

Planning a journey to South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Yorkshire in April

South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in South Yorkshire 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 5°C (41°F) in Rotherham.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorne with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Bradfield with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Rotherham receives about 155 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore South Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Yorkshire - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rotherham)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Yorkshire in April

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

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 Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in South Yorkshire (April)

Precipitation variation in South Yorkshire (April)

Rotherham

In April Rotherham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Rotherham →

Bawtry

In April Bawtry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
157 hours
194 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in Bawtry →

Barnsley

In April Barnsley 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 mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°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
62 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Barnsley →

Chapeltown

In April Chapeltown 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 mixed 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
62 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Chapeltown →

Mosborough

In April Mosborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
155 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Mosborough →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Yorkshire in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotherham 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Bawtry 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Barnsley 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Chapeltown 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Mosborough 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Penistone 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

South Yorkshire weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in April?

April in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom brings mixed weather. In Rotherham, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in April?

In Rotherham, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Rotherham averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically mixed weather in Rotherham.

On average, the best time to visit South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Rotherham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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