Month guide · Glasgow · United Kingdom
Glasgow in April
What April is really like in Glasgow: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Stevie Spiers, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Often one of the drier months, with blossom in Kelvingrove Park and fresh conditions for day trips to Loch Lomond.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Glasgow: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (9°C (48°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:23
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
Spring (March–May). Lengthening days, blossom in the parks and often the driest weather of the year, with moderate prices outside Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Easter school holidays bring more families to the museums
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Townhead
Provand's Lordship
Built in 1471 opposite the cathedral, Provand's Lordship is the oldest house in Glasgow.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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Street · West End
Ashton Lane
Arrive early on Friday or Saturday evenings to get a seat in the beer gardens and upstairs terraces.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
Market · East End
The Barras
Glasgow's long-running weekend market around Gallowgate sells second-hand goods, bric-a-brac and street food, with the neon sign of the Barrowland Ballroom above.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- History
Museum · West End
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Time your visit for one of the organ recitals in the centre hall, which are usually held in the early afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Glasgow?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Glasgow in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Glasgow?
It is a shoulder-season month. Often one of the drier months, with blossom in Kelvingrove Park and fresh conditions for day trips to Loch Lomond.
+How warm is Glasgow in April?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.