St Andrews weather in April (Fife, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in St Andrews during April? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In April, St Andrews tends to experience low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 12°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C.

Precipitation

St Andrews in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 147 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

St Andrews, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (17 KM, 10 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

6/10

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