Edinburgh weather in April
Edinburgh in April averages 8°C (46°F), 43 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Edinburgh, April is the sixth coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
4–12°C · 39–53°F
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.3 h
hours per day
What is Edinburgh like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Edinburgh in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Edinburgh is 2°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (42°F).
April in Edinburgh is 2.3°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 10°C (50°F).
Daylight in Edinburgh in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 14 hours 14 minutes in Edinburgh, rising about 06:06 and setting about 20:20 local time.
April ends 2 hours 11 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 21 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Edinburgh
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Travel guides for Edinburgh
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Edinburgh weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 62 mm |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | 47 mm |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | 47 mm |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 43 mm |
| May | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 63 mm |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 65 mm |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 69 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 55 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 80 mm |
| November | 6°C / 44°F | 68 mm |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | 63 mm |
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FAQs about Edinburgh in April
April climate averages for Edinburgh, 1991–2020.
Edinburgh averages 8°C (46°F) in April, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 12°C (53°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 43 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 8°C (46°F) against 10°C (50°F) in May — 2.3°C cooler.
April is 2°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 17 hours 35 minutes in June and 7 hours in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:06 and sunset about 20:20 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 11 minutes longer than it starts.
