Gloucester Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Gloucester

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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12.9°C
Avg Low
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3.6°C
Avg Temp
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8.3°C
Avg Rain
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54 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
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3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
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4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Gloucester April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Gloucester, with average highs near 12.9°C and lows around 3.6°C (mean 8.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Gloucester April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Gloucester. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Gloucester was 2011 — when the month averaged 11.4°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 5.2°C. Typical April days reach 12.9°C with nights near 3.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.6°C→8.4°C+0.8°C
Max Temp12.3°C→13.3°C+1°C
Min Temp2.9°C→3.5°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–6.8°C6 yr (13%)
6.8°C–8.5°C18 yr (40%)
8.5°C–10.3°C19 yr (42%)
10.3°C–12.0°C2 yr (4%)

Gloucester April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Gloucester, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2000 with 150 mm, while the driest was 1984 at 10 mm.

Gloucester April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gloucester during April averages 83%. The most humid April was 2018 at 88%, and the least humid was 1997 at 79%.

Gloucester April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gloucester. The sunniest April was 2015 at 4.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 3.1.

Gloucester April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gloucester during April is 3.1 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1991 and 1994 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.4 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Gloucester

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How April Ranks in Gloucester

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

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Gloucester April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.4°C8.1°C8.6°C8.5°C8.6°C+1.2°C
Avg High12.0°C12.6°C13.1°C13.2°C13.6°C+1.6°C
Avg Low2.8°C3.5°C4.1°C3.7°C3.7°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain53 mm60 mm62 mm46 mm48 mm-5 mm

Extreme April Records in Gloucester

🔥Warmest April22.8°C2003
🧊Coldest April-4.2°C2013
🌧️Wettest April150 mm2000
🏜️Driest April10 mm1984
🌬️Windiest April4.1 m/s1991

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Gloucester 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 -4.2°C (2013) to a record high of 22.8°C (2003).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm, with a wettest year of 150 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.4°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Gloucester?

A good time to visit Gloucester

April is a good time to visit Gloucester, with days averaging 12.9°C and nights around 3.6°C (mean 8.3°C, cooler than Gloucester's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Gloucester'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 →

Gloucester Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Gloucester, with average highs near 12.9°C and lows around 3.6°C (mean 8.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 54 mm of rainfall in Gloucester, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 150 mm (2000), and the driest just 10 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4 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 12.3°C to 13.3°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 3.5°C over the same span.
April Weather in Gloucester, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202515.7°C10.0°C4.3°C22.2°C-0.5°C41 mm80%2.6 m/s4.8
202412.9°C9.1°C5.3°C17.1°C0.3°C77 mm86%3.8 m/s3.7
202312.7°C8.1°C3.5°C17.6°C-3.2°C73 mm84%2.8 m/s3.8
202213.8°C8.8°C3.8°C19.5°C-2.0°C29 mm81%3.1 m/s4.1
202111.4°C6.0°C0.7°C15.8°C-2.5°C16 mm80%2.4 m/s4.8
202015.2°C9.8°C4.4°C21.4°C-1.6°C53 mm82%2.7 m/s4.8
201913.6°C8.6°C3.7°C21.0°C-3.1°C56 mm81%2.8 m/s4.1
201812.9°C8.9°C5.0°C21.9°C-1.3°C86 mm88%3.2 m/s3.5
201713.8°C8.5°C3.3°C19.1°C-1.1°C20 mm81%2.6 m/s4.3
201611.1°C6.7°C2.2°C14.8°C-1.9°C53 mm83%2.9 m/s4.1
201514.3°C8.9°C3.5°C18.1°C-0.4°C17 mm81%2.9 m/s4.9
201414.1°C9.6°C5.1°C16.9°C0.0°C51 mm85%2.8 m/s3.8
201310.7°C6.4°C2.1°C16.5°C-4.2°C28 mm84%3.7 m/s3.9
201211.2°C7.2°C3.1°C16.1°C-3.1°C105 mm83%3.4 m/s3.6
2011 🔥16.9°C11.4°C5.8°C22.5°C1.6°C11 mm81%2.8 m/s4.6
201013.6°C8.4°C3.2°C18.6°C-0.1°C29 mm82%2.7 m/s4.6
200914.1°C9.4°C4.7°C17.6°C0.8°C64 mm84%2.6 m/s4.1
200811.8°C7.5°C3.2°C18.1°C-2.3°C56 mm85%3.2 m/s4.1
200716.9°C11.2°C5.5°C21.8°C1.3°C12 mm80%2.7 m/s4.8
200612.7°C8.2°C3.7°C16.7°C-4.1°C28 mm82%3.1 m/s4
200512.9°C8.5°C4.1°C19.9°C-1.1°C53 mm83%3.2 m/s3.9
200413.3°C9.3°C5.3°C19.8°C0.4°C90 mm84%3.1 m/s3.7
200314.0°C8.9°C3.8°C22.8°C-3.8°C45 mm83%3.2 m/s4
200213.5°C8.8°C4.0°C18.7°C0.2°C38 mm82%3.4 m/s4.2
200110.9°C7.0°C3.1°C14.5°C-2.6°C85 mm86%3.3 m/s3.4
2000 🌧️11.0°C7.2°C3.4°C17.2°C-2.3°C150 mm86%3.3 m/s3.4
199912.9°C8.7°C4.5°C18.3°C-2.9°C74 mm85%3.4 m/s3.6
199810.8°C7.1°C3.4°C15.4°C-0.7°C123 mm86%3.6 m/s3.5
199714.2°C8.9°C3.6°C19.4°C-1.0°C32 mm79%2.6 m/s4.1
199612.3°C7.7°C3.1°C18.8°C-4.0°C71 mm85%2.8 m/s3.6
199513.4°C8.6°C3.8°C18.8°C-2.6°C23 mm83%3 m/s3.9
199411.4°C7.0°C2.7°C20.6°C-3.4°C44 mm84%4.1 m/s3.9
199313.3°C9.1°C4.8°C21.8°C-0.5°C84 mm86%3.5 m/s3.1
199212.7°C8.4°C4.1°C17.6°C-1.8°C59 mm81%3.8 m/s3.6
199112.2°C7.6°C3.0°C17.5°C-1.6°C66 mm81%4.1 m/s3.5
199012.7°C7.5°C2.3°C21.4°C-4.0°C26 mm80%3.3 m/s4.5
198910.4°C5.9°C1.4°C15.3°C-2.7°C71 mm83%3 m/s3.5
198812.7°C7.8°C2.9°C16.8°C-2.3°C39 mm84%2.9 m/s3.9
198714.5°C9.7°C4.9°C20.3°C-1.4°C64 mm85%2.8 m/s3.7
1986 ❄️9.0°C5.2°C1.3°C14.8°C-2.8°C65 mm84%3.2 m/s3.5
198512.3°C8.1°C3.8°C18.1°C-1.8°C56 mm84%3.9 m/s3.6
198413.3°C7.7°C2.0°C20.2°C-4.1°C10 mm79%2.7 m/s4.7
198310.3°C6.2°C2.1°C14.8°C-1.1°C91 mm85%3 m/s—
198213.1°C8.1°C3.2°C17.4°C-1.8°C33 mm83%2.7 m/s—
198112.6°C7.9°C3.3°C19.1°C-1.2°C51 mm83%3.4 m/s—

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

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Gloucester April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gloucester in April?▼

The average high in April is around 12.9°C with lows near 3.6°C (mean 8.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gloucester in April?▼

April averages 54 mm of rainfall in Gloucester, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 150 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest April on record in Gloucester?▼

The hottest April reached 22.8°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to -4.2°C in 2013.

Has April in Gloucester 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 12.3°C to 13.3°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 3.5°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Gloucester?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Gloucester and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 12.9°C daytime highs and 3.6°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Gloucester?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Gloucester, averaging 8.3°C.

What should I pack for Gloucester in April?▼

For April in Gloucester, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 12.9°C and lows of 3.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Gloucester humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Gloucester in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.1 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1991).

Which April had the most rainfall in Gloucester?▼

The wettest April on record was 2000 with 150 mm. On average, April sees 54 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 Gloucester 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.