Weather in April
Temperature
The beginning of April records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.5°C (49.1°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. April nights in Orkney are marked by an average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F).Rainfall
In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. In Orkney, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.7 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In April, the average sea temperature is 7.8°C (46°F).Note: It is life-risking to swim in 7.8°C (46°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 Orkney is 14h and 31min.On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 9:01 pm BST.
Sunshine
In Orkney, the average sunshine in April is 4.6h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in April
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in April: 9.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall in April
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in April: 60.3mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in April
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in April: 7.8°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 (7.1°C).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in April: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in April: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
Orkney, United Kingdom
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