Kirkwall in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkwall in april 2025
The weather in Kirkwall in april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
bad weather 9.9cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Cloudy
29% of time
23%
19%
19%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
22%
20%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
26%
23%
16%
Weather at 3am
47°F
25%
23%
20%
20%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkwall in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkwall in april.
The climate of Kirkwall in april is bad
In april in Kirkwall, the climate is wet (with 3.1in of precipitation over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in march it receives an average of 4in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area this month, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of april in Kirkwall is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kirkwall in april with a maximum record of 54°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020.
On this month of april, day length in Kirkwall is generally 14:30. Sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 19:28.
With an unfavorable weather, april is not the best time to go in Kirkwall in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkwall in april
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2020) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 33km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 9.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.16km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:28 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkwall in april 2024:
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 49°F
49°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in april
Cities near Kirkwall:
| Orkney islands in april | bad weather |
| Thurso in april | bad weather |
| Wick in april | bad weather |
| Helmsdale in april | bad weather |
| Durness in april | bad weather |
| Brora in april | bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in april | bad weather |
| Buckie in april | bad weather |
| Macduff in april | bad weather |
| Elgin in april | bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in april | bad weather |
| Forres in april | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
Kirkwall
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Weather data for Kirkwall in april:
Weather data for Kirkwall for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkwall. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkwall can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kirkwall.