Bangor Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Bangor

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
9.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.6°C
Avg Temp
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7.8°C
Avg Rain
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66 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Bangor April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bangor, with average highs near 9.9°C and lows around 5.6°C (mean 7.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Bangor April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bangor. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Bangor was 2011 — when the month averaged 9.9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 5.4°C. Typical April days reach 9.9°C with nights near 5.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.3°C→8.4°C+1.1°C
Max Temp9.5°C→10.6°C+1.1°C
Min Temp5.0°C→6.2°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–6.3°C3 yr (7%)
6.3°C–7.5°C14 yr (31%)
7.5°C–8.8°C23 yr (51%)
8.8°C–10.0°C5 yr (11%)

Bangor April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Bangor, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1991 with 134 mm, while the driest was 2021 at 17 mm.

Bangor April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bangor during April averages 86%. The most humid April was 1993 at 89%, and the least humid was 2021 at 81%.

Bangor April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bangor. The sunniest April was 2021 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1987 at 3.

Bangor April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bangor during April is 4.5 m/s. The windiest April was 1991 at 5.9 m/s, while the calmest were 2007 and 2010 at 3.5 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Bangor

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

How April Ranks in Bangor

🥶5th 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.

Explore Bangor Weather by Month

Bangor April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.1°C7.6°C8.0°C7.9°C8.5°C+1.4°C
Avg High9.3°C9.8°C10.1°C10.0°C10.7°C+1.4°C
Avg Low4.9°C5.5°C5.9°C5.7°C6.2°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain56 mm85 mm69 mm57 mm58 mm+2 mm

Extreme April Records in Bangor

🔥Warmest April18.2°C1987
🧊Coldest April0.3°C1998
🌧️Wettest April134 mm1991
🏜️Driest April17 mm2021
🌬️Windiest April5.9 m/s1991

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Bangor have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 0.3°C (1998) to a record high of 18.2°C (1987).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm, with a wettest year of 134 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Bangor?

A good time to visit Bangor

April is a good time to visit Bangor, with days averaging 9.9°C and nights around 5.6°C (mean 7.8°C, cooler than Bangor's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Bangor'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 →

Bangor Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bangor, with average highs near 9.9°C and lows around 5.6°C (mean 7.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 66 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 66 mm of rainfall in Bangor, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 134 mm (1991), and the driest just 17 mm (2021). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 4.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.8 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.5°C to 10.6°C and overnight lows from 5°C to 6.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Bangor, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.2°C9.7°C7.2°C17.1°C4.2°C78 mm86%3.9 m/s4.4
202410.7°C8.6°C6.5°C13.6°C4.8°C112 mm86%5.1 m/s3.6
202310.8°C8.6°C6.4°C14.2°C3.9°C77 mm86%4.1 m/s3.9
202210.4°C8.3°C6.2°C13.4°C2.2°C43 mm84%4.3 m/s4
20219.1°C6.9°C4.8°C13.1°C1.8°C17 mm81%3.6 m/s4.7
202011.0°C8.6°C6.1°C14.2°C3.8°C21 mm85%3.8 m/s4.6
201910.4°C8.6°C6.7°C17.1°C3.8°C72 mm86%4.9 m/s3.7
20189.5°C7.6°C5.8°C13.5°C0.7°C76 mm89%4.5 m/s3.5
201710.3°C8.0°C5.7°C12.6°C3.2°C26 mm86%4.6 m/s3.7
20168.6°C6.7°C4.7°C12.5°C1.7°C82 mm85%4.7 m/s4
201510.2°C7.7°C5.2°C14.8°C2.8°C56 mm85%3.8 m/s4.4
201411.2°C8.9°C6.6°C14.0°C4.2°C43 mm89%4.2 m/s3.7
20138.5°C6.3°C4.2°C11.2°C1.0°C65 mm84%5.2 m/s4
20129.0°C7.0°C4.9°C12.9°C2.1°C66 mm84%4.8 m/s4
2011 🔥12.4°C9.9°C7.5°C15.0°C4.6°C30 mm85%3.6 m/s4.3
201010.2°C7.9°C5.6°C13.6°C2.3°C54 mm86%3.5 m/s4.1
200910.7°C8.6°C6.4°C13.5°C3.6°C86 mm88%4.2 m/s3.8
20089.5°C7.3°C5.2°C12.8°C1.8°C40 mm85%4.7 m/s4.1
200712.3°C9.8°C7.3°C15.8°C3.4°C32 mm87%3.5 m/s4.2
20069.5°C7.3°C5.1°C11.6°C1.2°C59 mm86%4.5 m/s4
200510.0°C7.9°C5.8°C13.2°C2.1°C107 mm87%5.2 m/s3.7
200410.5°C8.5°C6.5°C13.4°C4.0°C71 mm88%4.9 m/s3.7
200310.9°C8.8°C6.6°C14.8°C3.0°C51 mm86%4.2 m/s4
200210.3°C8.2°C6.1°C14.2°C3.2°C92 mm86%4.8 m/s3.8
20018.9°C6.9°C4.9°C10.8°C1.9°C76 mm88%4.6 m/s3.5
20008.7°C6.8°C4.8°C13.2°C1.6°C74 mm85%4.6 m/s3.6
199910.4°C8.3°C6.2°C13.9°C1.1°C86 mm88%5.1 m/s3.8
19988.7°C6.9°C5.1°C12.6°C0.3°C97 mm86%4.9 m/s3.9
199710.8°C8.5°C6.2°C14.5°C3.1°C48 mm87%3.9 m/s3.3
19969.6°C7.6°C5.6°C12.3°C2.3°C107 mm89%4.7 m/s3.2
199510.0°C7.8°C5.6°C13.7°C2.5°C38 mm87%4.7 m/s3.7
19949.2°C6.9°C4.5°C13.6°C2.0°C72 mm87%5.3 m/s3.7
199310.4°C8.3°C6.2°C14.7°C2.2°C103 mm89%4.5 m/s3.4
19929.4°C7.4°C5.4°C13.9°C2.3°C108 mm87%5.5 m/s3.3
1991 🌧️9.2°C7.1°C5.1°C11.8°C2.5°C134 mm86%5.9 m/s3.5
199010.0°C7.4°C4.8°C14.4°C1.1°C55 mm85%4.8 m/s3.8
19898.0°C6.1°C4.2°C11.8°C1.4°C92 mm85%4.3 m/s3.4
19889.9°C7.9°C5.9°C12.5°C3.2°C40 mm86%3.9 m/s3.5
198710.5°C8.2°C5.9°C18.2°C2.0°C41 mm88%4.1 m/s3
1986 ❄️7.5°C5.4°C3.3°C12.0°C1.3°C96 mm84%4.7 m/s3.4
19859.6°C7.4°C5.3°C13.3°C2.1°C72 mm87%5.1 m/s3.2
19849.8°C7.5°C5.2°C14.9°C1.1°C34 mm85%4.2 m/s3.9
19838.0°C5.9°C3.8°C10.6°C1.1°C62 mm83%4 m/s—
198210.2°C7.9°C5.5°C13.3°C2.8°C25 mm86%3.8 m/s—
19819.9°C7.7°C5.4°C13.9°C2.3°C44 mm85%4.1 m/s—

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

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Bangor April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bangor in April?▼

The average high in April is around 9.9°C with lows near 5.6°C (mean 7.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bangor in April?▼

April averages 66 mm of rainfall in Bangor, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 134 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest April on record in Bangor?▼

The hottest April reached 18.2°C in 1987. The coldest dipped to 0.3°C in 1998.

Has April in Bangor 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 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 9.5°C to 10.6°C and overnight lows from 5°C to 6.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Bangor?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Bangor and one of the drier months, so plan for around 9.9°C daytime highs and 5.6°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Bangor?▼

Not quite — April is the 5th coolest month in Bangor, averaging 7.8°C.

What should I pack for Bangor in April?▼

For April in Bangor, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 9.9°C and lows of 5.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bangor humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Bangor in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.5 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 5.9 m/s (1991).

Which April had the most rainfall in Bangor?▼

The wettest April on record was 1991 with 134 mm. On average, April sees 66 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 Bangor 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.