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.
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What’s on in London in April
- Easter and school holidays
- 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.
March/April, plus half-terms
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Spring parks, longer evenings and a strong cultural calendar.
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