Temperatures in April
It's cool in April in Edinburgh with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Edinburgh in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Edinburgh with cold temperatures, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 13°C, with nights close to 4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Edinburgh will be around 13°C, with nights close to 5°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,1 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Edinburgh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Edinburgh in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
12°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
33 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 7 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,1 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for Edinburgh in April
With 23°C, Edinburgh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -6°C to a high of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Edinburgh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in April in Edinburgh
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Daily Precipitation in April in Edinburgh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Edinburgh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Edinburgh.
Daily Snowfall in April in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Edinburgh, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in April.
Daily UV Index in April in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Edinburgh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Edinburgh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Edinburgh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Edinburgh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Edinburgh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in April in Edinburgh per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Edinburgh, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in April for Edinburgh
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Edinburgh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in April in Edinburgh
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Jumps from bright sunshine to brief showers are not uncommon. The wind makes it a bit chilly, but the spring colours make it look charming. Don't forget your umbrella and dress in layers!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Edinburgh by Month
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