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Greater London Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Greater London, the United Kingdom in April.

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London Croydon Ilford Hounslow

Considering a trip to Greater London, the United Kingdom this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Greater London in April

Greater London, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Greater London generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in London.

For specific regional insights in Greater London, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 57 mm (2.2 in) in London.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. London gets approximately 178 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Greater London in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Greater London.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Greater London

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Greater London, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Greater London (April)

Precipitation variation in Greater London (April)

London

In April London generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
178 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in London →

Croydon

In April Croydon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
178 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Croydon →

Ilford

In April Ilford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
166 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ilford →

Hounslow

In April Hounslow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
178 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hounslow →

Harrow

In April Harrow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
178 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Harrow →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Greater London in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
London 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Croydon 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Ilford 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Hounslow 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Harrow 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Kingston upon Thames 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Greater London weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Greater London, the United Kingdom in April?

In April, Greater London, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. London sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Greater London, the United Kingdom in April?

Average temperatures in Greater London, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in London.

Does Greater London, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Greater London, the United Kingdom. London averages only about 57 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Greater London, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in London, April might be a good time to visit Greater London, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in London. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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