Orkney islands in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in april 2025
The weather in Orkney islands in the month of april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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 Orkney islands in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in april.
The climate of Orkney islands in april is bad
The climate in april in Orkney islands is wet (with 3.1in of precipitation over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in march it receives an average of 4in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location april. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 49°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in april in Orkney islands is 47°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in april with a maximum record of 54°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2020.
In april in Orkney islands, the days on average last 14:30. The sun rises at 04:58 and sunset is at 19:28.
With a bad weather, the month of april is not recommended to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in april
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month 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 | 49°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 Orkney islands 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 Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall 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.
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Weather data for Orkney islands in april:
Weather data for Orkney islands for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Orkney islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Orkney islands 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 Orkney islands.