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Glasgow in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Glasgow in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Glasgow, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Glasgow in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Glasgow in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +12°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Glasgow in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Glasgow for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +12°C.

Is Glasgow warm or cold in April?

Glasgow is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Glasgow:

Climate in Glasgow in April

Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+9°C+12°C+15°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-5°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+24°C+27°C
Rainfall
94 mm68 mm78 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%74%73%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
161717
Rainy days
11910
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +12°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 94 mm to 68 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 74%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 3 to 4.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Glasgow in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Glasgow is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 40% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 72 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Glasgow wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Glasgow?

This is the weather in Glasgow in April 2023:
1 April
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+8°C
2 April
☁️
+9°C
3 April
🌧️
+9°C
4 April
☁️
+13°C
5 April
🌧️
+11°C
6 April
🌧️
+10°C
7 April
🌧️
+9°C
8 April
☀️
+9°C
9 April
☁️
+10°C
10 April
☁️
+11°C
11 April
☁️
+12°C
12 April
🌧️
+9°C
13 April
☁️
+14°C
14 April
🌧️
+14°C
15 April
☁️
+15°C
16 April
☁️
+14°C
17 April
☁️
+19°C
18 April
🌧️
+13°C
19 April
☀️
+14°C
20 April
☀️
+16°C
21 April
☁️
+15°C
22 April
☀️
+16°C
23 April
☀️
+15°C
24 April
☀️
+14°C
25 April
☁️
+12°C
26 April
☁️
+11°C
27 April
☁️
+13°C
28 April
☁️
+14°C
29 April
☁️
+17°C
30 April
🌧️
+12°C
In April 2023 Glasgow had 6 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Glasgow climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Glasgow in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+10°C) and the highest in 2007 (+16°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1991 with 152 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow in April:

Is April a good time to visit Glasgow?

It’s always a good time to visit Glasgow, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Glasgow in April?

April has mild temperatures in Glasgow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Glasgow rainy in April?

Glasgow is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Glasgow in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Glasgow

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Glasgow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.