April verdict

Kirkwall, United Kingdom in April

Weather score23Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

9°C

Rain

55mm

Sun

4.5h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

23

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Kirkwall, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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April9°C average high

April is on the cooler side of Kirkwall's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April55mm average rain

April is one of Kirkwall's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsFebruary and April to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April4.5 hours average sun

April is brighter than Kirkwall's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to June and August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April8°C average sea

April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April23 weather score

April scores above Kirkwall's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsApril to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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