What April feels like in London
In London, April brings mid-spring. Afternoons are cool, pleasant for walking as long as you keep a layer on. Once the sun goes down the air changes: nights are cold. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.
Rain in London in April
Expect a mix of dry and wet days, with rain about one day in 3. Each rainy day adds about 4 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 5.3 mm per rainy day. April is London's driest month of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in April
In mid-April, sunrise is at about 6:07 am and sunset at about 7:55 pm (local time) — 13 h 48 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 2 h 2 min more daylight than mid-March. Measured sunshine covers about 71% of the daylight — there are plenty of bright spells.
How April compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, April comes out as the 6th coolest month in London. Compared with March, afternoons are 3.4°C (6.1°F) warmer, with 8 mm less rain. May continues the upward trend. The next month's average high: 17.1°C (62.8°F).
Who April suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
Tips for visiting London in April
Versatile Layers
Days are noticeably warmer than nights — layers you can add or remove.
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Light Jacket
Bring a sweater or light coat for cool afternoons.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is London in April?
Afternoons average 14.1°C (57.4°F) and nights about 5.2°C (41.4°F) — cool by most people's standards. It is the 6th coolest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in London in April?
It does: about 10 rainy days bring roughly 40 mm, so plan some indoor options.
What should I wear in London in April?
The numbers point to versatile layers, rain protection, a light jacket and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is April or May better for visiting London?
On our 12-month climate ranking, April comes out ahead (#4 of 12 vs #6). May is warmer and has more rainy days.