Connahs Quay Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Connahs Quay

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
11.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.5°C
Avg Temp
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7.6°C
Avg Rain
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58 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
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2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-1.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Connahs Quay April Weather Overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Connahs Quay, with average highs near 11.6°C and lows around 3.5°C (mean 7.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Connahs Quay April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Connahs Quay. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Connahs Quay was 2011 — when the month averaged 10.3°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 4.5°C. Typical April days reach 11.6°C with nights near 3.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp6.8°C→8.0°C+1.2°C
Max Temp10.9°C→12.3°C+1.4°C
Min Temp2.7°C→3.7°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–5.8°C5 yr (11%)
5.8°C–7.5°C16 yr (36%)
7.5°C–9.3°C21 yr (47%)
9.3°C–11.0°C3 yr (7%)

Connahs Quay April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Connahs Quay, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2012 with 126 mm, while the driest were 1984 and 2021 at 16 mm.

Connahs Quay April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Connahs Quay during April averages 85%. The most humid April was 2001 at 88%, and the least humid was 2021 at 80%.

Connahs Quay April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Connahs Quay. The sunniest April was 2021 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1985 and 1996 at 3.2.

Connahs Quay April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Connahs Quay during April is 2.7 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1991 and 1994 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Connahs Quay

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

How April Ranks in Connahs Quay

🥶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 Connahs Quay Weather by Month

Connahs Quay April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.7°C7.4°C7.8°C7.7°C8.2°C+1.5°C
Avg High10.7°C11.3°C11.8°C11.8°C12.5°C+1.8°C
Avg Low2.6°C3.5°C3.8°C3.6°C3.8°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain61 mm62 mm67 mm53 mm43 mm-17 mm

Extreme April Records in Connahs Quay

🔥Warmest April22.1°C2025
🧊Coldest April-3.8°C1984
🌧️Wettest April126 mm2012
🏜️Driest April16 mm1984
🌬️Windiest April3.5 m/s1991

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Connahs Quay have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -3.8°C (1984) to a record high of 22.1°C (2025).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm, with a wettest year of 126 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Connahs Quay?

A good time to visit Connahs Quay

April is a good time to visit Connahs Quay, with days averaging 11.6°C and nights around 3.5°C (mean 7.6°C, cooler than Connahs Quay's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Connahs Quay'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 →

Connahs Quay Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Connahs Quay, with average highs near 11.6°C and lows around 3.5°C (mean 7.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 58 mm of rainfall in Connahs Quay, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 126 mm (2012), and the driest just 16 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 2.7 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.9°C to 12.3°C and overnight lows from 2.7°C to 3.7°C over the same span.
April Weather in Connahs Quay, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202514.6°C9.6°C4.6°C22.1°C-0.5°C39 mm82%2.3 m/s4.6
202411.8°C8.3°C4.9°C16.0°C1.0°C76 mm86%3.3 m/s3.6
202312.0°C8.0°C3.9°C17.1°C-1.8°C65 mm84%2.5 m/s3.8
202212.6°C8.3°C3.9°C18.5°C-1.3°C32 mm82%2.7 m/s4.1
202110.3°C5.7°C1.1°C14.8°C-2.1°C16 mm80%2.1 m/s4.8
202014.0°C9.1°C4.2°C19.5°C-0.7°C32 mm83%2.5 m/s4.6
201912.8°C8.2°C3.7°C20.6°C-2.3°C60 mm82%2.8 m/s4
201811.8°C8.2°C4.7°C20.5°C-1.1°C89 mm88%2.7 m/s3.4
201711.9°C7.7°C3.6°C17.5°C0.1°C25 mm84%2.6 m/s3.9
20169.9°C6.1°C2.4°C13.8°C-1.8°C84 mm85%2.7 m/s3.9
201512.6°C8.0°C3.4°C17.2°C0.0°C25 mm82%2.4 m/s4.3
201413.3°C9.2°C5.1°C16.4°C1.3°C39 mm85%2.5 m/s3.7
20139.5°C5.6°C1.8°C13.6°C-3.6°C29 mm86%3.2 m/s3.9
2012 🌧️9.4°C6.1°C2.8°C15.3°C-1.9°C126 mm86%2.9 m/s3.6
2011 🔥15.0°C10.3°C5.6°C20.3°C1.2°C23 mm84%2.4 m/s4.3
201012.1°C7.7°C3.2°C17.9°C-0.4°C28 mm84%2.2 m/s4.2
200913.2°C8.8°C4.3°C17.0°C1.5°C51 mm85%2.4 m/s3.9
200810.3°C6.7°C3.2°C16.7°C-0.8°C72 mm87%2.9 m/s3.6
200714.8°C10.0°C5.1°C19.2°C0.7°C18 mm84%2.3 m/s4.3
200611.0°C7.3°C3.7°C14.4°C-2.3°C52 mm85%2.8 m/s4.2
200511.5°C7.6°C3.7°C18.4°C-0.8°C82 mm85%2.9 m/s3.7
200412.0°C8.6°C5.1°C18.9°C1.1°C76 mm87%2.8 m/s3.5
200312.9°C8.4°C4.0°C21.5°C-3.4°C59 mm84%2.8 m/s4
200212.4°C7.9°C3.4°C17.7°C-1.5°C53 mm83%2.8 m/s4.1
20019.4°C6.1°C2.7°C13.2°C-0.9°C96 mm88%2.9 m/s3.4
200010.2°C6.5°C2.9°C16.1°C-1.8°C116 mm87%2.6 m/s3.5
199911.8°C8.2°C4.7°C17.9°C-1.9°C78 mm87%3 m/s3.7
19989.7°C6.5°C3.3°C14.1°C-1.0°C107 mm87%3 m/s3.5
199712.3°C8.1°C4.0°C18.3°C-1.8°C41 mm83%2.5 m/s3.5
199611.5°C7.3°C3.1°C18.6°C-3.3°C75 mm86%2.6 m/s3.2
199511.5°C7.7°C3.8°C17.4°C-0.4°C28 mm86%2.8 m/s3.8
199410.3°C6.6°C2.9°C18.1°C-0.9°C66 mm85%3.5 m/s3.8
199312.3°C8.4°C4.6°C21.0°C0.5°C71 mm86%2.8 m/s3.4
199211.1°C7.5°C3.9°C16.0°C-1.1°C59 mm84%3.3 m/s3.5
199110.9°C6.8°C2.7°C16.1°C-1.9°C58 mm83%3.5 m/s3.5
199011.5°C6.8°C2.2°C21.0°C-3.0°C31 mm82%2.9 m/s4.1
19899.2°C5.4°C1.5°C14.0°C-2.0°C83 mm84%2.7 m/s3.4
198811.6°C7.3°C2.9°C15.8°C-2.4°C49 mm85%2.3 m/s3.8
198713.3°C9.0°C4.6°C19.4°C-0.1°C64 mm86%2.5 m/s3.5
1986 ❄️8.0°C4.5°C1.0°C13.8°C-2.0°C80 mm86%2.6 m/s3.6
198510.7°C7.1°C3.5°C16.3°C-2.0°C79 mm86%3.3 m/s3.2
198411.9°C7.0°C2.1°C18.6°C-3.8°C16 mm82%2.4 m/s4.4
19839.1°C5.5°C1.9°C12.6°C-1.9°C81 mm86%2.6 m/s—
198211.5°C7.3°C3.0°C15.7°C-0.2°C40 mm85%2.5 m/s—
198111.3°C7.1°C3.0°C17.2°C-0.7°C53 mm86%2.7 m/s—

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

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Connahs Quay April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Connahs Quay in April?▼

The average high in April is around 11.6°C with lows near 3.5°C (mean 7.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Connahs Quay in April?▼

April averages 58 mm of rainfall in Connahs Quay, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 126 mm in 2012.

What was the hottest April on record in Connahs Quay?▼

The hottest April reached 22.1°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to -3.8°C in 1984.

Has April in Connahs Quay 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.9°C to 12.3°C and overnight lows from 2.7°C to 3.7°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Connahs Quay?▼

April is one of the cooler months of the year in Connahs Quay and one of the drier months, so plan for around 11.6°C daytime highs and 3.5°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Connahs Quay?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Connahs Quay, averaging 7.6°C.

What should I pack for Connahs Quay in April?▼

For April in Connahs Quay, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 11.6°C and lows of 3.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Connahs Quay humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Connahs Quay in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.7 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1991).

Which April had the most rainfall in Connahs Quay?▼

The wettest April on record was 2012 with 126 mm. On average, April sees 58 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 Connahs Quay 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.