London weather in April
London in April averages 10°C (51°F), 43 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in London, April is the sixth coldest, the second driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 10°C (51°F)
6–15°C · 43–59°F
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.7 h
hours per day
What is London 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 London in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
April compared with March and May
April in London is 2.5°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
April in London is 3.2°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (56°F).
Daylight in London in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 54 minutes in London, rising about 06:03 and setting about 19:58 local time.
April ends 1 hour 49 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 43 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in London
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for London
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London 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 | 6°C / 42°F | 59 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 45 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 38 mm |
| April | 10°C / 51°F | 43 mm |
| May | 14°C / 56°F | 46 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 47 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 46 mm |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 53 mm |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 51 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 64 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 67 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm |
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FAQs about London in April
April climate averages for London, 1991–2020.
London averages 10°C (51°F) in April, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 15°C (59°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 10°C (51°F) against 14°C (56°F) in May — 3.2°C cooler.
April is 2.5°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 5.7 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 13 hours 54 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 37 minutes in June and 7 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:03 and sunset about 19:58 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 49 minutes longer than it starts.
