Edinburgh weather in April

April in Edinburgh: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Edinburgh · #352 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Edinburgh climate normals — April

Daytime high11°C / 51°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 38°F
Feels like (high)7°C / 45°F
Rainfall34 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine9.6 h/day
Daylight14.2 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall0.8 cm / 0.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Edinburgh in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Edinburgh?
April in Edinburgh: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Edinburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Edinburgh in April?
In April, Edinburgh averages a daily high of 10.8°C and a low of 3.6°C, with about 33.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Edinburgh in April?
Edinburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in April.

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