Coleraine Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Coleraine

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.7°C
Avg Temp
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7.5°C
Avg Rain
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75 mm
Avg Humidity
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86%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Coleraine April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coleraine, with average highs near 10.2°C and lows around 4.7°C (mean 7.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

Coleraine April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coleraine. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Coleraine was 2011 — when the month averaged 9.9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 4.8°C. Typical April days reach 10.2°C with nights near 4.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.2°C→8.1°C+0.9°C
Max Temp10.0°C→11.0°C+1°C
Min Temp4.3°C→5.2°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–5.5°C2 yr (4%)
5.5°C–7.0°C12 yr (27%)
7.0°C–8.5°C26 yr (58%)
8.5°C–10.0°C5 yr (11%)

Coleraine April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Coleraine, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1991 with 124 mm, while the driest was 2020 at 25 mm.

Coleraine April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Coleraine during April averages 86%. The most humid April was 1993 at 89%, and the least humid was 2021 at 83%.

Coleraine April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Coleraine. The sunniest April was 2021 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 3.

Coleraine April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Coleraine during April is 4.3 m/s. The windiest April was 1991 at 5.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2007 and 2010 at 3.5 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Coleraine

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

How April Ranks in Coleraine

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Coleraine Weather by Month

Coleraine April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.0°C7.4°C7.6°C7.5°C8.2°C+1.2°C
Avg High9.7°C9.9°C10.3°C10.3°C11.1°C+1.4°C
Avg Low4.2°C4.8°C4.9°C4.8°C5.2°C+1°C
Avg Rain62 mm93 mm82 mm65 mm68 mm+6 mm

Extreme April Records in Coleraine

🔥Warmest April19.7°C2025
🧊Coldest April-1.4°C1998
🌧️Wettest April124 mm1991
🏜️Driest April25 mm2020
🌬️Windiest April5.5 m/s1991

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Coleraine have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -1.4°C (1998) to a record high of 19.7°C (2025).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 75 mm, with a wettest year of 124 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Coleraine?

A good time to visit Coleraine

April is a good time to visit Coleraine, with days averaging 10.2°C and nights around 4.7°C (mean 7.5°C, cooler than Coleraine's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Coleraine'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 →

Coleraine Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coleraine, with average highs near 10.2°C and lows around 4.7°C (mean 7.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 86% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 75 mm of rainfall in Coleraine, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 124 mm (1991), and the driest just 25 mm (2020). Humidity sits around 86% and average wind speed is 4.3 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 10°C to 11°C and overnight lows from 4.3°C to 5.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Coleraine, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.9°C9.5°C6.1°C19.7°C3.7°C86 mm85%3.8 m/s4.2
202410.7°C8.1°C5.5°C14.6°C3.5°C89 mm86%4.7 m/s3.8
202311.1°C8.3°C5.5°C15.3°C1.6°C95 mm87%4.1 m/s3.9
202210.9°C8.1°C5.2°C14.1°C0.8°C78 mm86%4.1 m/s3.8
20219.5°C6.5°C3.5°C13.9°C0.8°C32 mm83%3.6 m/s4.4
202011.5°C8.4°C5.2°C15.6°C1.3°C25 mm85%3.7 m/s4.3
201911.0°C8.4°C5.7°C17.6°C1.7°C76 mm87%4.7 m/s3.3
20189.9°C7.4°C5.0°C15.4°C0.0°C81 mm88%4.4 m/s3.7
201710.3°C7.7°C5.2°C13.4°C2.2°C39 mm86%4.5 m/s3.6
20168.3°C5.9°C3.5°C13.2°C0.3°C81 mm86%4.5 m/s4
201510.5°C7.4°C4.3°C15.2°C1.2°C68 mm85%3.6 m/s4.3
201411.9°C8.9°C5.9°C15.4°C3.1°C47 mm87%4.1 m/s3.9
20138.5°C5.8°C3.2°C13.3°C-1.0°C80 mm84%5 m/s4.2
20128.5°C6.1°C3.6°C13.0°C1.3°C67 mm85%4.1 m/s4.1
2011 🔥13.2°C9.9°C6.7°C16.7°C4.1°C48 mm85%3.8 m/s4.1
201010.6°C7.6°C4.6°C15.7°C0.1°C63 mm86%3.5 m/s4
200911.2°C8.4°C5.6°C14.6°C3.3°C111 mm88%4.1 m/s3.8
20089.3°C6.8°C4.2°C13.6°C0.8°C52 mm85%4.5 m/s4.1
200712.8°C9.6°C6.5°C17.0°C2.5°C45 mm86%3.5 m/s3.9
20069.3°C6.7°C4.1°C12.2°C0.3°C84 mm86%4.6 m/s3.8
200510.1°C7.5°C5.0°C13.9°C1.9°C104 mm87%4.8 m/s3.6
200410.5°C8.2°C5.9°C14.5°C3.0°C86 mm88%4.9 m/s3.7
200311.8°C8.8°C5.7°C17.3°C0.3°C49 mm86%3.9 m/s3.8
200210.5°C7.7°C4.9°C15.4°C1.0°C98 mm86%4.6 m/s3.7
20018.8°C6.3°C3.9°C11.7°C1.0°C77 mm88%4.3 m/s3.7
20008.4°C6.0°C3.5°C14.1°C-0.2°C110 mm87%4.4 m/s3.4
199910.6°C8.0°C5.5°C14.7°C0.4°C100 mm88%5.1 m/s3.6
19988.5°C6.3°C4.2°C12.6°C-1.4°C98 mm87%4.5 m/s3.8
199711.0°C8.3°C5.6°C15.7°C1.1°C51 mm88%3.9 m/s3.2
199610.3°C7.6°C4.8°C14.0°C1.0°C109 mm88%4.5 m/s3.5
199510.3°C7.7°C5.0°C14.7°C1.9°C45 mm87%4.6 m/s3.4
19949.1°C6.6°C4.0°C15.0°C1.1°C86 mm86%5.1 m/s3.6
199310.6°C8.1°C5.5°C15.4°C1.7°C121 mm89%4 m/s3.3
19929.4°C7.0°C4.7°C14.0°C1.1°C116 mm87%5.2 m/s3
1991 🌧️9.4°C6.9°C4.3°C12.5°C0.6°C124 mm87%5.5 m/s3.5
199010.1°C7.2°C4.2°C17.6°C0.5°C79 mm85%4.7 m/s3.8
19897.9°C5.5°C3.1°C12.0°C-0.4°C105 mm86%3.9 m/s3.7
198810.9°C8.1°C5.4°C14.5°C2.3°C41 mm86%3.8 m/s4
198711.4°C8.4°C5.4°C19.1°C0.6°C49 mm88%4 m/s3.3
1986 ❄️7.3°C4.8°C2.4°C13.6°C-0.2°C96 mm85%4.4 m/s3.9
198510.0°C7.3°C4.6°C14.5°C1.7°C85 mm87%4.9 m/s3.5
198410.8°C7.7°C4.6°C18.0°C-0.3°C49 mm85%4.3 m/s3.9
19837.8°C5.3°C2.8°C10.7°C-0.5°C61 mm83%3.7 m/s—
198211.0°C7.9°C4.8°C14.3°C1.5°C28 mm86%4 m/s—
198110.6°C7.6°C4.7°C14.3°C0.3°C42 mm84%3.9 m/s—

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

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Coleraine April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Coleraine in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10.2°C with lows near 4.7°C (mean 7.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Coleraine in April?▼

April averages 75 mm of rainfall in Coleraine, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 124 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest April on record in Coleraine?▼

The hottest April reached 19.7°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -1.4°C in 1998.

Has April in Coleraine 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 10°C to 11°C and overnight lows from 4.3°C to 5.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Coleraine?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Coleraine and one of the drier months, so plan for around 10.2°C daytime highs and 4.7°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Coleraine?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Coleraine, averaging 7.5°C.

What should I pack for Coleraine in April?▼

For April in Coleraine, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.2°C and lows of 4.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Coleraine humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 86% — quite humid.

How windy is Coleraine in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.3 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 5.5 m/s (1991).

Which April had the most rainfall in Coleraine?▼

The wettest April on record was 1991 with 124 mm. On average, April sees 75 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 Coleraine 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.