Edinburgh in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 65 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Edinburgh has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Edinburgh in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Edinburgh for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +55°F.
Is Edinburgh warm or cold in April?
Edinburgh is typically chill in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Edinburgh:
Water temperature in Edinburgh in April
Water in Edinburgh in April is Cold. It varies from +45°F to +49°F, with an average of +47°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +52°F.
In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Edinburgh are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +59°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +45°F.
Can you swim in Edinburgh in April?
We would not recommend swimming in Edinburgh in April, the water is very cold (+47°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Edinburgh in April
Edinburgh weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+52°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+16°F
+25°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+73°F
+81°F
Rainfall
76 mm
65 mm
80 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+45°F
+47°F
+50°F
Humidity
78%
76%
75%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
18
19
19
Snowy days
2
1
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +52°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 76 mm to 65 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Edinburgh in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Edinburgh is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Edinburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 57%, leading to total precipitation of around 62 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Edinburgh wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 65 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Edinburgh?
This is the weather in Edinburgh in April 2023:
1 April
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+42°F
2 April
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+50°F
3 April
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+54°F
4 April
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+52°F
5 April
🌧️
+55°F
6 April
🌧️
+53°F
7 April
☀️
+53°F
8 April
☀️
+54°F
9 April
☀️
+55°F
10 April
🌧️
+53°F
11 April
☁️
+53°F
12 April
🌧️
+50°F
13 April
🌧️
+47°F
14 April
🌧️
+53°F
15 April
☀️
+54°F
16 April
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+56°F
17 April
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+56°F
18 April
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+50°F
19 April
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+55°F
20 April
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+52°F
21 April
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+55°F
22 April
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+46°F
23 April
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+47°F
24 April
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+44°F
25 April
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+46°F
26 April
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+48°F
27 April
🌧️
+50°F
28 April
🌧️
+55°F
29 April
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+45°F
30 April
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+55°F
In April 2023 Edinburgh had 12 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Edinburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Edinburgh in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+50°F) and the highest in 2014 (+55°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 701 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1741 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Edinburgh in April:
Is April a good time to visit Edinburgh?
It’s always a good time to visit Edinburgh, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Edinburgh in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Edinburgh in April?
Swimming in Edinburgh in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Edinburgh rainy in April?
Edinburgh is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Edinburgh in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Edinburgh in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Edinburgh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
