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Potes Weather in April

Potes in April

The short of it: Potes in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 6 °C (43 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 70 mm · daylight 13 h 21 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Potes an average April high of 16°, a low of 6° and some 70 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 21 min in mid-April, 93 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Potes runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Carreña, 26 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Potes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
2° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus May
3° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 21 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CarreñaAsturias26 km NW16°7°78 mm
San Vicente de la BarqueraCantabria31 km NE18°8°76 mm
LlanesAsturias31 km NNW17°8°76 mm
Cervera de PisuergaCastille and León34 km SSE14°3°63 mm
Cabezón de la SalCantabria36 km ENE17°7°87 mm
PosadaAsturias36 km NNW17°8°76 mm
LuzmelaCantabria37 km ENE17°7°87 mm
ComillasCantabria37 km NE17°8°80 mm

The Almanac · Potes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Potes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°3°81 mm10 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February11°3°72 mm10 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March14°5°59 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April16°6°70 mm11 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May19°9°64 mm10 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June22°12°45 mm9 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°14°37 mm9 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°14°36 mm8 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°12°48 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October18°9°83 mm9 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November13°5°97 mm10 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December11°4°82 mm10 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Potes in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Potes in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 6 °C (43 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 16°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Potes?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Potes in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Potes in April?

Hardly — April nights average 6 °C (43 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Potes in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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