Weather for London in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +14°C during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 48 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has good weather in April.
Average temperature in London in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in London for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +14°C with a maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +2°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +18°C.
Is London warm or cold in April?
London is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +6°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 London:
Climate in London in April
London weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+14°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
-3°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+28°C
+32°C
Rainfall
48 mm
48 mm
55 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
69%
69%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
5
Cloudy days
11
9
9
Rainy days
16
15
16
Snowy days
1
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +14°C during the day.The rainfall amount in April stays the same as in the previous month with a 48 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 69%.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 4 to 5.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in London in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in London is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 100 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 17 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:
London wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in London?
This is the weather in London in April 2023:
1 April
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+10°C
2 April
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+12°C
3 April
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+12°C
4 April
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+14°C
5 April
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+13°C
6 April
🌧️
+14°C
7 April
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+15°C
8 April
☁️
+15°C
9 April
☁️
+16°C
10 April
🌧️
+15°C
11 April
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+13°C
12 April
🌧️
+11°C
13 April
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+12°C
14 April
🌧️
+10°C
15 April
🌧️
+15°C
16 April
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+15°C
17 April
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+16°C
18 April
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+11°C
19 April
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+15°C
20 April
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+15°C
21 April
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+12°C
22 April
🌧️
+14°C
23 April
🌧️
+14°C
24 April
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+12°C
25 April
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+12°C
26 April
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+11°C
27 April
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+14°C
28 April
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+17°C
29 April
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+18°C
30 April
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+18°C
In April 2023 London had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how London climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in London in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 431 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in April:
Is April a good time to visit London?
April is a really good time to go to London. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit London.
Can you sunbathe in London in April?
April has mild temperatures in London. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is London rainy in April?
London is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in London in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in London 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in London, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.