Glasgow weather in April (Strathclyde, United Kingdom)

Is Glasgow a good destination in April, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Glasgow usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 12°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 4°C.

Precipitation

Glasgow in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 143 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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 53%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

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

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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.

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