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Aberdeen in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Aberdeen in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Aberdeen in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
April could be a good time to visit Aberdeen, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +10°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 47 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+10°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aberdeen has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Aberdeen in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aberdeen for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +9°C with a maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +11°C.

Is Aberdeen warm or cold in April?

Aberdeen is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +8°C to +10°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Aberdeen:

Water temperature in Aberdeen in April

Water in Aberdeen in April is Cold. It varies from +7°C to +9°C, with an average of +8°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +10°C.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Aberdeen are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +14°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +7°C.

Can you swim in Aberdeen in April?

We would not recommend swimming in Aberdeen in April, the water is very cold (+8°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Aberdeen in April

Aberdeen weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+8°C+10°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-3°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+22°C+24°C
Rainfall
49 mm47 mm50 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+7°C+8°C+9°C
Humidity
77%77%77%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
171617
Snowy days
310

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +8°C to +10°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 47 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Aberdeen in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Aberdeen is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Aberdeen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 59 mm, with a 43% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aberdeen wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Aberdeen?

This is the weather in Aberdeen in April 2023:
1 April
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+6°C
2 April
☁️
+8°C
3 April
☀️
+8°C
4 April
☁️
+10°C
5 April
🌧️
+10°C
6 April
🌧️
+9°C
7 April
☁️
+9°C
8 April
☁️
+8°C
9 April
☁️
+8°C
10 April
☁️
+12°C
11 April
☀️
+11°C
12 April
🌧️
+7°C
13 April
🌧️
+8°C
14 April
☁️
+9°C
15 April
☀️
+10°C
16 April
☁️
+11°C
17 April
☁️
+10°C
18 April
☀️
+11°C
19 April
☀️
+11°C
20 April
☀️
+11°C
21 April
☀️
+12°C
22 April
☁️
+10°C
23 April
🌧️
+8°C
24 April
☁️
+6°C
25 April
☁️
+6°C
26 April
☀️
+7°C
27 April
🌧️
+8°C
28 April
☁️
+10°C
29 April
☁️
+6°C
30 April
☁️
+11°C
In April 2023 Aberdeen had 8 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Aberdeen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Aberdeen in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+9°C) and the highest in 2022 (+13°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 474 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 978 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aberdeen in April:

Is April a good time to visit Aberdeen?

It’s always a good time to visit Aberdeen, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Aberdeen in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Aberdeen in April?

Swimming in Aberdeen in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Aberdeen rainy in April?

Aberdeen is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Aberdeen in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aberdeen in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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Monthly weather in Aberdeen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aberdeen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.