Glasgow weather in April (Scotland)

Is April a good time to explore Glasgow weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Glasgow includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 12°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 143 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers 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 Glasgow climate page with graphs.

 

Glasgow, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 143 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

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

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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.

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 Glasgow.

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.