Edinburgh weather in April (Scotland)

Is April a good time to explore Edinburgh weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In April, Edinburgh tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Edinburgh in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 155 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Edinburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Edinburgh, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Scotland in April

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Edinburgh.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Scotland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Scotland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.