01Weather
London weather in April
Afternoons in April average 13.5 °C (56 °F) and nights cool to 5.3 °C (42 °F). The month brings about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 7 days. Compared with March it is 2.7 °C warmer; May is 3.4 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 19 °C / 67 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 9 °C / 49 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 1 °C / 35 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 1.6 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 22 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 24.1 °C / -1.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:35 | 19:33 | 13.0 h |
| 15 April | 06:04 | 19:56 | 13.9 h |
| 30 April | 05:33 | 20:21 | 14.8 h |
Daylight grows by about 108 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/London).
03Crowds
How busy London is in April
busy The main sights are busy in April. What drives it:
- Easter holidays
- London Marathon
- start of the cruise and coach season
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in United Kingdom fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in London in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Marathon | a Sunday in late April | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for London in April
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April brings blossom to Regent's Park and Kew, the London Marathon on a Sunday in the second half of the month, and the Easter holidays with the first real crowds of the year. Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays, so the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and the Churchill War Rooms sell out their timed tickets for Easter week; book two weeks ahead. Showers are frequent but short, so pack layers rather than a heavy coat.
Daylight passes thirteen hours mid-month and the sun sets after eight by the end of April. The Marathon closes roads from Greenwich to the Mall for the morning, and the Tube is packed with spectators. Hotel prices are below the summer peak but rise sharply over the Easter weekend and the Marathon weekend. Afternoon temperatures around 15 °C make it ideal walking weather for the South Bank and Hampstead Heath.
09Compare
London month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 9 °C | 4 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 11 °C | 4 °C | 9 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 14 °C | 5 °C | 7 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 17 °C | 8 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 21 °C | 12 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| July | 22 °C | 14 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 22 °C | 14 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 19 °C | 12 °C | 7 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 15 °C | 9 °C | 10 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| December | 8 °C | 4 °C | 11 | – | busy | Mixed |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit London.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Paris in April | 16 °C | 10 |
| Amsterdam in April | 14 °C | 7 |
| Dublin in April | 13 °C | 11 |
| Copenhagen in April | 11 °C | – |
| Prague in April | 15 °C | 9 |
| Venice in April | 17 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
London in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit London?
April is a good month to visit London. Daytime highs average 14 °C (56 °F), rain falls on about 7 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in London in April?
Expect cool days around 14 °C (56 °F) and nights near 5 °C (42 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 19 °C, and one in ten stays below 9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in London in April?
April brings about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over roughly 7 days, which is fairly dry by London standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 22 percent.
What should I wear in London in April?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is London crowded in April?
The main sights are busy in April. Main drivers: Easter holidays; London Marathon; start of the cruise and coach season.
What time does it get dark in London in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 19:56 and rises at 06:04, giving 13.9 hours of daylight.