Monthly climate guide
Edinburgh weather in April
April in Edinburgh is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and night-time lows near 4°C (38°F). The month usually brings about 53 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 73%.
- Good walking weather for combining Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle in one day.
- Edinburgh is usually about 3°C warmer than Aviemore, 140 km away, in April.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Edinburgh.
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
10°C
50°F
Avg low
4°C
38°F
Rainfall
53 mm
some rain
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
Edinburgh weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | 2°C / 35°F | 73 mm | 94% | 77% |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | 2°C / 35°F | 62 mm | 92% | 76% |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 2°C / 36°F | 58 mm | 89% | 76% |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 4°C / 38°F | 53 mm | 86% | 73% |
| May | 13°C / 56°F | 6°C / 43°F | 61 mm | 83% | 73% |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 85 mm | 83% | 80% |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 51°F | 95 mm | 84% | 76% |
| August | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 51°F | 100 mm | 85% | 77% |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 48°F | 63 mm | 87% | 74% |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 7°C / 44°F | 88 mm | 90% | 75% |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 39°F | 78 mm | 94% | 74% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 3°C / 37°F | 84 mm | 94% | 78% |
What to pack for April
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Edinburgh?
Our Edinburgh guide recommends: May to September, or August specifically for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
If visiting in August, book accommodation and Fringe Festival show tickets well ahead — the city's population roughly doubles.
Best time to visit Edinburgh →Other United Kingdom cities in April
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Edinburgh in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Edinburgh?
April is cool in Edinburgh, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Edinburgh in April?
Average highs are about 10°C (50°F) and average lows about 4°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Edinburgh in April?
Edinburgh typically gets around 53 mm of rain in April — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
May to September, or August specifically for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Edinburgh (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.