How hot is London in April?

Daytime highs in London in April average 14°C (57°F); nights drop to about 5°C.

Does it rain in London in April?

Expect around 9 rainy days and 41 mm of rainfall in April.

Is April a good time to visit London?

April is a good month to visit London. Overall travel score: 7.3/10. The best months are June–August.

London weather in April

April is a good month to visit London. Expect highs around 14°C, lows near 5°C, and about 9 days with rain.

7.3 · Goodtravel score for April

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Avg high

14°C

Avg low

5°C

Rainfall

41 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

9.6 h/day

Daylight

13.6 h

What to pack for London in April

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 73%; max daily wind around 21 km/h.

How April compares

Best months in London: June–August. See the full best time to visit London guide.

London in April: the details

In April, London sees average daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and overnight lows of 5°C (40°F). Rainfall totals roughly 41 mm across 9 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.6 hours per day with 13.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 73%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for London, United Kingdom (51.51, -0.13) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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