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Glasgow weather in April

Expect cool weather in Glasgow in April: afternoons reach about 10°C (49°F), while nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). Around 71 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 3°C cooler than May.

What stands out in April

  • Glasgow is usually about 2°C warmer than Fort William, 120 km away, in April.
  • It's one of the drier months, with about 40% less rain than Glasgow's average.
  • Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Glasgow.
  • It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 70%.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

10°C

49°F

Avg low

3°C

37°F

Rainfall

71 mm

some rain

Humidity

87%

relative

Sky

70%

cloud · often cloudy

Glasgow weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Glasgow
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January5°C / 40°F1°C / 34°F138 mm95%81%
February5°C / 41°F1°C / 34°F117 mm94%79%
March7°C / 44°F2°C / 35°F91 mm91%77%
April10°C / 49°F3°C / 37°F71 mm87%70%
May13°C / 55°F6°C / 42°F93 mm84%70%
June16°C / 60°F9°C / 47°F108 mm84%79%
July17°C / 63°F10°C / 50°F126 mm85%76%
August16°C / 61°F10°C / 50°F137 mm88%78%
September14°C / 58°F8°C / 47°F106 mm90%74%
October11°C / 52°F6°C / 43°F140 mm92%75%
November7°C / 45°F3°C / 38°F133 mm95%73%
December6°C / 42°F2°C / 36°F161 mm95%82%

What to pack for April

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is April a good time to visit Glasgow?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United Kingdom cities in April

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Glasgow in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Glasgow?

April is cool in Glasgow, with highs around 10°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Glasgow in April?

Average highs are about 10°C (49°F) and average lows about 3°C (37°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Glasgow in April?

Glasgow typically gets around 71 mm of rain in April — some rain. It's usually the driest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Glasgow (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.