London in April

5.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

13°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
12Rainy days (93 mm)
13:11 hDaylight
06:50Sunrise · 20:01 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 13°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-1° -8° J 0° -8° F 6° -3° M 13° 3° A 19° 9° M 24° 14° J 26° 16° J 25° 16° A 22° 12° S 15° 6° O 8° 1° N 2° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-8°C72 mm 12– – 3.5
February 0°C-8°C58 mm 10– – 3.8
March 6°C-3°C70 mm 11– – 4.7
April 13°C3°C93 mm 12– – 5.9
May 19°C9°C98 mm 12– – 7.0
June 24°C14°C102 mm 12– – 7.4
July 26°C16°C99 mm 12– – 7.4
August 25°C16°C85 mm 11– – 7.6
September 22°C12°C86 mm 10– – 7.7
October 15°C6°C86 mm 12– – 6.3
November 8°C1°C77 mm 11– – 5.2
December 2°C-4°C69 mm 11– – 3.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is London in April?

Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 3°C.

When is the best time to visit London?

The best months are September, August, June, July.