West Midlands Weather in April

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

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Planning a getaway to the West Midlands, the United Kingdom this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the West Midlands in April

The West Midlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in the West Midlands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Birmingham.

For a closer look at conditions across the West Midlands, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 63 mm (2.5 in) in Birmingham.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Birmingham as an example - it receives around 128 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the West Midlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Midlands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Birmingham)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Midlands →

Best Places to Visit in the West Midlands in April

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

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 the West Midlands

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

Temperature range in the West Midlands (April)

Precipitation variation in the West Midlands (April)

Birmingham

In April Birmingham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
128 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Birmingham →

Coventry

In April Coventry generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
151 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Coventry →

Solihull

In April Solihull generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
103 hours
128 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Solihull →

Walsall

In April Walsall generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
142 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Walsall →

Dudley

In April Dudley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
99 hours
142 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Dudley →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Midlands, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Midlands in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Coventry 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Solihull 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Walsall 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Dudley 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sutton Coldfield 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The West Midlands weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in April?

the West Midlands, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Birmingham average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in April?

Birmingham averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does the West Midlands, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom. Birmingham averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the West Midlands, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the West Midlands, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Birmingham. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Birmingham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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