Weather in April
Temperature
April registers an average high-temperature of a still frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F), slightly varied from March's 6.4°C (43.5°F). In Shetland, the nighttime temperature in April descends gently to an average of 3.5°C (38.3°F).Rainfall
In Shetland, in April, during 14.1 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shetland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 1257mm (49.49") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Shetland, in April, the average water temperature is 8.2°C (46.8°F).Note: It is life-risking to swim in 8.2°C (46.8°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.
Daylight
The average length of the day in April in Shetland is 14h and 40min.On the first day of April in Shetland, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 9:02 pm BST.
Sunshine
In April, the average sunshine in Shetland is 4.4h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in April
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in April: 8.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (5.5°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 3.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).
Average rainfall in April
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in April: 70.4mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (146mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (53.4mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in April: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.8 days).
Average sea temperature in April
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in April: 8.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Shetland, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in April: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in April: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Shetland, United Kingdom
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