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Stromness Weather in April

Stromness in April averages 9°C (48°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. Keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.

Rainfall in Stromness in April

Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain, averaging 71 mm (2.8 in) in total. With rain spread across many days but low totals, showers are typically short and light rather than heavy.

Temperature in Stromness in April

Daytime temperatures in Stromness reach 9°C (48°F) in April, dropping to 6°C (43°F) at night. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Stromness in April

The area enjoys a balanced 139 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Stromness. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Stromness Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm (2.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in April

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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).

What to Wear in Stromness in April

Cold weather calls for smart layering in April. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Stromness in April

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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