Heathrow weather in April (United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Heathrow this April? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of April in Heathrow typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Heathrow in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 178 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Heathrow, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

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.

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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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