Wales Weather in April

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

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Cardiff Swansea

Planning a getaway to Wales, 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 Wales in April

Wales, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Wales 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 6°C (43°F) in Cardiff.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cardiff with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Swansea with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Cardiff gets approximately 180 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 Wales by month

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

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 monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wales in April

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

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 Wales

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

Temperature range in Wales (April)

Precipitation variation in Wales (April)

Cardiff

In April Cardiff 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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Cardiff →

Swansea

In April Swansea 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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
180 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
good
Climate in Swansea →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cardiff 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Swansea 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

Wales weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wales, the United Kingdom in April?

Wales, the United Kingdom typically experiences mixed weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cardiff average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Wales, the United Kingdom in April?

In Cardiff, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

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

April is on the drier side in Wales, the United Kingdom. Cardiff averages only about 78 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Wales, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally excellent weather in Cardiff. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wales.

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