Tyne and Wear Weather in April

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

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Newcastle upon Tyne South Shields Whitley Bay Gateshead

Planning a trip to Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tyne and Wear in April

Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Tyne and Wear 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 Newcastle upon Tyne.

For specific regional insights in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tynemouth with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Wylam with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Newcastle upon Tyne as an example - it receives around 152 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Tyne and Wear by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tyne and Wear - and find the best time to visit. (based on Newcastle upon Tyne)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°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 Tyne and Wear in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tyne and Wear.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Tyne and Wear

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Tyne and Wear (April)

Precipitation variation in Tyne and Wear (April)

Newcastle upon Tyne

In April Newcastle upon Tyne 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
10°C (50°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
114 hours
152 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Newcastle upon Tyne →

South Shields

In April South Shields generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
154 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in South Shields →

Whitley Bay

In April Whitley Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
152 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Whitley Bay →

Gateshead

In April Gateshead 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
10°C (50°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
114 hours
152 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Gateshead →

Tynemouth

In April Tynemouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
154 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Tynemouth →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tyne and Wear in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Newcastle upon Tyne 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
South Shields 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Whitley Bay 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Gateshead 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Tynemouth 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Heddon on the Wall 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

Tyne and Wear weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in April?

Expect mixed weather across Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in April. The popular destination of Newcastle upon Tyne averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom in April?

Daytime temperatures in Newcastle upon Tyne peak at roughly 13°C (55°F) in April, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom during April, with Newcastle upon Tyne averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Newcastle upon Tyne, April may not be the ideal time to visit Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Newcastle upon Tyne. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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