Glasgow in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +54°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Glasgow has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Glasgow in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Glasgow for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +57°F.
Is Glasgow warm or cold in April?
Glasgow is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Glasgow:
Climate in Glasgow in April
Glasgow weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+54°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+16°F
+23°F
+27°F
Max. temperature
+68°F
+75°F
+81°F
Rainfall
95 mm
68 mm
77 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
79%
75%
74%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
3
Cloudy days
8
9
8
Rainy days
18
18
19
Snowy days
3
0
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 +54°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 95 mm to 68 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 2 to 3.
Wind speed in Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 50%, leading to total precipitation of around 56 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Glasgow wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 133 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 60% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Glasgow?
This is the weather in Glasgow in April 2023:
1 April
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+46°F
2 April
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+51°F
3 April
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+54°F
4 April
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+54°F
5 April
🌧️
+55°F
6 April
🌧️
+53°F
7 April
☀️
+57°F
8 April
☁️
+60°F
9 April
☁️
+55°F
10 April
🌧️
+53°F
11 April
🌧️
+52°F
12 April
🌧️
+50°F
13 April
🌧️
+53°F
14 April
🌧️
+53°F
15 April
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+57°F
16 April
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+56°F
17 April
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+62°F
18 April
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+57°F
19 April
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+58°F
20 April
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+57°F
21 April
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+59°F
22 April
🌧️
+59°F
23 April
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+51°F
24 April
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+49°F
25 April
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+51°F
26 April
☁️
+52°F
27 April
🌧️
+52°F
28 April
🌧️
+55°F
29 April
☁️
+48°F
30 April
🌧️
+57°F
In April 2023 Glasgow had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Glasgow climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Glasgow in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+52°F) and the highest in 2022 (+56°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 882 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1696 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Glasgow in April:
Is April a good time to visit Glasgow?
It’s always a good time to visit Glasgow, 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 Glasgow in April?
April has mild temperatures in Glasgow. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Glasgow rainy in April?
Glasgow 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 Glasgow in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Glasgow 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 Glasgow, 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.