Kirkwall Weather in April
What's the weather like in Kirkwall (Scotland) in April 2024?
The climate in Kirkwall during April can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
April is in the spring in Kirkwall and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 9.1°C 48.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.2°C 37.7°F |
| Average temperature | 6.1°C 43°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 55 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 7.4°C 45.3°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 23kph 14 mph |
On average April is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kirkwall with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
April temperatures in Kirkwall
April rainfall
April hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kirkwall in April 2024.
Other monthly averages
Kirkwall weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 119mm 4.7ins |
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