Stromness weather in April (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does April bring to Stromness? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Stromness includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Stromness in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Stromness. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stromness, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 139 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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