St Andrews weather in April

United Kingdom

St Andrews, United Kingdom
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April in St Andrews: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in St Andrews · #866 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on St Andrews in April

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St Andrews climate normals — April

Daytime high10°C / 50°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Sea temperature8°C / 47°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

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

Crowds in St Andrews in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

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Best months for St Andrews's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherSt Andrews's weather peaks June–August.

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What's on in St Andrews in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Rule

    Old Course closed on Sundays

    1 Jan – 31 DecClosures

    No golf is played on the Old Course on Sundays; it rests, and the town walks over it instead. If you only have a weekend, that is the day to do the beach and the ruins, not the tee sheet. Source ↗

What's on around the world in April

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of St Andrews — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is St Andrews?

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St Andrews in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit St Andrews?
April in St Andrews: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for St Andrews on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in St Andrews in April?
In April, St Andrews averages a daily high of 10°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 32.8 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in St Andrews in April?
St Andrews has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in April.

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Similar destinations in Northern EuropeApril

Within 300 km: Edinburgh's Blossom in the Meadows around 5 Apr – 5 May, and Aviemore's Ospreys at Loch Garten around 1 Apr – 31 Aug.