Shaftesbury weather in April (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Thinking of visiting Shaftesbury in April? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Shaftesbury includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 14°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Shaftesbury in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 171 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shaftesbury climate page with graphs.

 

Shaftesbury, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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