London skyline along the River Thames at golden hour

London in April

Spring proper, Easter caveat

The short answer

April is one of the best months to visit London.

The parks at their prettiest before summer pricing arrives.

8/10 overall6–15°CModerate crowds€€€ (Moderate)
Weather8/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events7/10

April in detail

What April actually feels like

Weather
6–15°C
Mild with blossom and frequent light showers
Crowds
Moderate
Easter and the London Marathon weekend concentrate demand
Prices
€€€ (Moderate)
Moderate, rising sharply over the Easter fortnight

+Spring parks, longer evenings and a strong cultural calendar.

–Easter holidays can bring heavier crowds and higher rates.

My tip for April

Easter dates move each year — confirm them before committing to April dates.

  • Parks
  • Gardens
  • Running events

How April compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in London, 6th for weather, 7th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for London

Plan around

What’s on in London in April

Easter and school holidays

March/April, plus half-terms

Easter moves each year and pulls family crowds and rates up with it; February and October half-terms do the same for a single week.

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Spring parks, longer evenings and a strong cultural calendar.

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