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 high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 34 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.8 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.