West Yorkshire Weather in April

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

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Leeds Haworth Wakefield Holmfirth

Planning a journey to West 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 West Yorkshire in April

West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in West 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 4°C (39°F) in Leeds.

For a closer look at conditions across West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Darrington with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Todmorden with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Leeds as an example - it receives around 136 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 West Yorkshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Yorkshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Leeds)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°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)
Best Time to Visit West Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in West Yorkshire in April

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

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

Temperature range in West Yorkshire (April)

Precipitation variation in West Yorkshire (April)

Leeds

In April Leeds 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
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
86 hours
136 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Leeds →

Haworth

In April Haworth 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
106 hours
144 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Haworth →

Wakefield

In April Wakefield 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 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
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
136 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Wakefield →

Holmfirth

In April Holmfirth 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
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
137 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
75 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Holmfirth →

Ilkley

In April Ilkley 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
106 hours
144 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ilkley →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leeds 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Haworth 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Wakefield 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Holmfirth 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Ilkley 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Marsden 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)

West Yorkshire weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

April in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom brings unpleasant weather. In Leeds, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

In Leeds, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

April is on the drier side in West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. Leeds averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Leeds.

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

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