Glasgow weather in April (Scotland)

What can you expect from the weather in Glasgow during April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Glasgow generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 4°C.

Glasgow in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 143 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Glasgow in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.