Shap weather in April (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Shap this April? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During April, Shap usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 11°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Shap in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shap, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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