Highfields Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Highfields

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
45 mm
Avg Humidity
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71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Highfields April Weather Overview

April is close to Highfields's year-round average, with average highs near 25.5°C and lows around 13.4°C (mean 19.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Highfields April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Highfields's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Highfields was 2016 — when the month averaged 21.6°C — while the coldest were 1984 and 2008 at 17.7°C. Typical April days reach 25.5°C with nights near 13.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.6°C→19.4°C+0.8°C
Max Temp24.6°C→25.1°C+0.5°C
Min Temp12.6°C→13.6°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.3°C7 yr (16%)
18.3°C–19.5°C15 yr (33%)
19.5°C–20.8°C17 yr (38%)
20.8°C–22.0°C6 yr (13%)

Highfields April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Highfields, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1988 with 251 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 3 mm.

Highfields April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Highfields during April averages 71%. The most humid April was 1988 at 88%, and the least humid was 1996 at 54%.

Highfields April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Highfields. The sunniest April was 1986 at 5.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1988 at 3.8.

Highfields April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Highfields during April is 2.3 m/s. The windiest April was 1989 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 1.7 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Highfields

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How April Ranks in Highfields

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Highfields Weather by Month

Highfields April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.0°C19.2°C19.9°C19.4°C19.7°C+0.7°C
Avg High24.8°C25.4°C26.3°C25.4°C25.6°C+0.8°C
Avg Low13.3°C13.0°C13.6°C13.5°C13.6°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain100 mm34 mm32 mm25 mm38 mm-62 mm

Extreme April Records in Highfields

🔥Warmest April33.2°C2016
🧊Coldest April3.8°C1999
🌧️Wettest April251 mm1988
🏜️Driest April3 mm1993
🌬️Windiest April2.9 m/s1989

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Highfields have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 3.8°C (1999) to a record high of 33.2°C (2016).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm, with a wettest year of 251 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Highfields?

One of the best times to visit Highfields

April is one of the best times to visit Highfields. Expect days averaging 25.5°C and nights around 13.4°C (mean 19.5°C) — close to Highfields's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (45 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Highfields's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Highfields Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Highfields's year-round average, with average highs near 25.5°C and lows around 13.4°C (mean 19.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 45 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 45 mm of rainfall in Highfields, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 251 mm (1988), and the driest just 3 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.6°C to 25.1°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.6°C over the same span.
April Weather in Highfields, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.6°C20.0°C14.4°C28.3°C11.0°C54 mm78%2.1 m/s4.6
202426.1°C20.3°C14.5°C30.7°C9.4°C68 mm74%1.9 m/s4.4
202325.4°C19.1°C12.8°C29.2°C8.4°C36 mm68%2.5 m/s4.9
202224.3°C19.3°C14.3°C27.5°C10.7°C23 mm81%2.3 m/s4.6
202124.3°C18.1°C11.8°C29.4°C5.4°C39 mm71%2.1 m/s4.7
202028.2°C21.1°C13.9°C32.3°C9.7°C7 mm62%2.1 m/s5
201925.9°C19.8°C13.7°C29.4°C9.6°C13 mm74%2.4 m/s4.9
201827.4°C21.0°C14.7°C31.1°C10.6°C11 mm68%2.4 m/s5.1
201724.2°C17.9°C11.7°C26.5°C6.0°C10 mm75%2.2 m/s5
2016 🔥28.1°C21.6°C15.1°C33.2°C11.5°C8 mm67%2.2 m/s4.9
201524.5°C18.3°C12.2°C28.3°C6.1°C57 mm73%2.4 m/s4.5
201425.6°C19.8°C14.0°C28.7°C10.2°C22 mm75%1.7 m/s4.9
201324.0°C18.2°C12.3°C28.1°C7.9°C27 mm75%1.9 m/s4.8
201225.5°C19.5°C13.4°C30.5°C6.1°C44 mm72%2 m/s4.6
201123.6°C18.4°C13.2°C26.7°C10.5°C47 mm78%2.3 m/s4.5
201025.5°C19.9°C14.3°C29.7°C10.1°C16 mm74%2.1 m/s4.7
200925.6°C19.9°C14.1°C28.9°C7.1°C75 mm73%2.3 m/s4.6
200824.2°C17.7°C11.2°C28.3°C4.3°C23 mm69%2.3 m/s5
200727.5°C20.5°C13.5°C31.2°C9.3°C16 mm62%2.2 m/s5
200627.6°C20.4°C13.2°C32.2°C8.6°C25 mm61%2.1 m/s4.9
200527.8°C21.2°C14.6°C32.2°C10.9°C10 mm67%2.7 m/s5
200427.2°C20.9°C14.7°C32.2°C9.9°C40 mm70%2.1 m/s4.7
200324.7°C18.8°C12.9°C28.2°C8.6°C48 mm74%2.2 m/s4.6
200226.3°C19.9°C13.5°C30.7°C10.8°C9 mm69%2.2 m/s5
200126.1°C19.7°C13.2°C28.6°C9.0°C50 mm71%2.2 m/s4.9
200025.7°C20.2°C14.7°C33.0°C10.5°C20 mm72%2.8 m/s4.3
199923.9°C18.0°C12.0°C27.7°C3.8°C15 mm71%2.3 m/s4.8
199826.1°C20.4°C14.7°C32.3°C6.1°C81 mm73%2.4 m/s4.1
199726.7°C19.8°C12.9°C31.0°C10.2°C14 mm63%2.1 m/s5.1
199627.0°C19.8°C12.7°C31.7°C6.6°C42 mm54%2.4 m/s4.9
199525.6°C18.8°C11.9°C30.3°C6.0°C8 mm63%2.3 m/s5
199424.3°C18.2°C12.2°C28.8°C4.6°C12 mm74%2.4 m/s5
199326.5°C19.7°C13.0°C32.7°C10.7°C3 mm65%2.4 m/s5.2
199223.3°C18.3°C13.3°C26.9°C9.9°C37 mm80%2.4 m/s4.4
199126.8°C19.8°C12.8°C31.1°C7.1°C3 mm58%2.2 m/s5.2
199023.3°C18.8°C14.3°C27.2°C3.9°C124 mm82%2.5 m/s4
198923.4°C19.2°C15.1°C26.2°C10.5°C171 mm85%2.9 m/s4.1
1988 🌧️22.7°C18.6°C14.5°C26.5°C10.4°C251 mm88%2.5 m/s3.8
198725.5°C19.3°C13.0°C30.9°C10.1°C19 mm69%2.6 m/s5
198628.4°C21.3°C14.3°C33.0°C12.3°C10 mm61%2.3 m/s5.3
198525.8°C19.2°C12.7°C31.0°C7.2°C52 mm66%2 m/s4.7
1984 ❄️23.3°C17.7°C12.1°C27.8°C7.7°C123 mm78%2.4 m/s4.6
198324.1°C18.4°C12.8°C29.6°C6.2°C142 mm72%2 m/s—
198224.7°C18.6°C12.6°C29.1°C5.8°C23 mm73%2.1 m/s—
198125.3°C19.1°C12.9°C27.5°C8.3°C106 mm73%1.9 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Highfields April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Highfields in April?▼

The average high in April is around 25.5°C with lows near 13.4°C (mean 19.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Highfields in April?▼

April averages 45 mm of rainfall in Highfields, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 251 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest April on record in Highfields?▼

The hottest April reached 33.2°C in 2016. The coldest dipped to 3.8°C in 1999.

Has April in Highfields gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.6°C to 25.1°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.6°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Highfields?▼

April is close to Highfields's year-round average and one of the drier months, so plan for around 25.5°C daytime highs and 13.4°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Highfields?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Highfields, averaging 19.5°C.

What should I pack for Highfields in April?▼

For April in Highfields, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.5°C and lows of 13.4°C.

Is Highfields humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Highfields in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.3 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1989).

Which April had the most rainfall in Highfields?▼

The wettest April on record was 1988 with 251 mm. On average, April sees 45 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Highfields behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.