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Southampton in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Southampton in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Southampton, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Southampton in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Southampton in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +55°F and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 57 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Southampton has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Southampton in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Southampton for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +55°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +57°F.

Is Southampton warm or cold in April?

Southampton is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +41°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 Southampton:

Climate in Southampton in April

Southampton weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+50°F+55°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+27°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+70°F+75°F+81°F
Rainfall
57 mm57 mm62 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
82%78%77%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
11910
Rainy days
161617
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +55°F during the day. The rainfall amount in April stays the same as in the previous month with a 57 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 78%. 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 3 to 4.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Southampton in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Southampton is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Southampton based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 121 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 16 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:
Southampton wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Southampton?

This is the weather in Southampton in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+53°F
2 April
☁️
+53°F
3 April
☀️
+55°F
4 April
☀️
+54°F
5 April
🌧️
+53°F
6 April
🌧️
+57°F
7 April
☀️
+59°F
8 April
☀️
+57°F
9 April
☁️
+57°F
10 April
🌧️
+58°F
11 April
🌧️
+53°F
12 April
🌧️
+49°F
13 April
☁️
+53°F
14 April
🌧️
+47°F
15 April
☁️
+56°F
16 April
☁️
+56°F
17 April
☁️
+61°F
18 April
☀️
+55°F
19 April
☁️
+61°F
20 April
☀️
+59°F
21 April
☁️
+50°F
22 April
🌧️
+55°F
23 April
☁️
+58°F
24 April
☀️
+52°F
25 April
☀️
+54°F
26 April
☁️
+53°F
27 April
🌧️
+54°F
28 April
☁️
+65°F
29 April
☀️
+63°F
30 April
🌧️
+58°F
In April 2023 Southampton had 9 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Southampton climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Southampton in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+60°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 529 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1617 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Southampton in April:

Is April a good time to visit Southampton?

It’s always a good time to visit Southampton, 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 Southampton in April?

April has mild temperatures in Southampton. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Southampton rainy in April?

Southampton 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 Southampton in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Southampton 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.

Monthly weather in Southampton

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Southampton, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.