Month guide · London · United Kingdom
London in April
What April is really like in London: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Øyvind Holmstad, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Spring flowers at Kew and in the parks; the Easter holidays bring families and busier attractions.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in London: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (12°C (54°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:56
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom and daffodils in the royal parks, longer evenings after the clocks change and comfortable walking weather, with showers and busy Easter holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- London Marathon (usually late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Bankside
Tate Modern
Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art fills the former Bankside Power Station, with its 99-metre chimney and a vast Turbine Hall used for large-scale commissions.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · South Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
Have a coffee in the tiled Victorian café rooms, then rest by the oval pool in the John Madejski Garden.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · London Bridge
Borough Market
Beneath the railway arches beside Southwark Cathedral, Borough Market gathers British cheesemakers, butchers, fishmongers, bakers and street-food traders selling everything from scotch eggs to raclette and oysters.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
Museum · Westminster
Churchill War Rooms
Book the first slot of the day; the narrow corridors become congested by late morning.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 6°C and 9 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 London?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
London in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit London?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring flowers at Kew and in the parks; the Easter holidays bring families and busier attractions.
+How warm is London in April?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in London in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.