London · United Kingdom
April
London's great value window — warm enough for parks, light until 8pm, before summer prices hit.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
April is one of the best times to visit London.
Climate
High
15°C
Low
7°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
5.3hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in London
Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in April
- ↑Blossom season in the Royal Parks: Greenwich, Kew Gardens, and Richmond Park at their most beautiful
- ↑London Marathon (late April) transforms the city — street festival atmosphere along the 26.2-mile route
- ↑Consistent 5+ hours of sunshine, 15°C highs — the first genuinely pleasant outdoor London month
What you sacrifice
- ↓Easter holiday timing (if in April) can spike crowds at major attractions and push up hotel rates
- ↓Spring rain can arrive without warning — the 43mm average is spread across many short, unpredictable showers
- ↓Not yet warm enough for al fresco dining without a jumper — evenings cool quickly after sunset
How April compares to May (best month)
| Factor | April | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
April in other destinations
Lisbon (18°C)Barcelona (17.5°C)Tokyo (19.3°C)Bali (31.5°C)Santorini (16.5°C)Paris (14.7°C)New York (16°C)Marrakech (24.3°C)Amsterdam (12.3°C)Maldives (31.5°C)Rome (17.7°C)Bangkok (34.1°C)Istanbul (14.8°C)Vienna (15.2°C)Seoul (16°C)Dubrovnik (16.7°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.8°C)Kyoto (20.1°C)Phuket (33.8°C)Cape Town (22.3°C)Prague (16°C)Amalfi Coast (19°C)Mexico City (27°C)Medellín (27°C)Fiji (29°C)Sydney (22°C)Iceland (7°C)Tulum (31°C)Dubai (34°C)Singapore (33°C)Hoi An (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within London, not across destinations. Methodology →