Dorset weather in April 2026

Q: How warm is it in Dorset in April?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 13°C in Bournemouth, Dorset in April, falling to 4°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Dorset in April?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in April - that's 42% of daylight hours.

Q: Is the sea cold around Dorset in April?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in April is 9°C.

Q: Does it rain in Dorset in April?

There are usually 13 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in April and the average monthly rainfall is 48mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 55°F in Dorset, UK in April based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 13 days with some rainfall and typically 1.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

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55°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
13
13 days with some rainfall
39
39°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
1.9
1.9 inches of monthly rainfall
4
4 (Moderate) UV index
48
48°F sea temperature

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The April weather guide for Dorset (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Dorset in April?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 55°F in Bournemouth, Dorset in April, falling to 39°F at night.

How sunny is it in Dorset in April?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in April - that's 42% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Dorset in April?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in April is 48°F.

Does it rain in Dorset in April?

There are usually 13 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in April and the average monthly rainfall is 1.9 inches.

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