Edinburgh in April
Cherry blossom in the Meadows, showers every other day, and a fire festival on Calton Hill that ends the month oddly.
Is April a good time to visit Edinburgh?
April is a middling month in Edinburgh — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Easter (movable)
- Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill (30 April)
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Edinburgh, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Edinburgh?
April is a middling month in Edinburgh — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Edinburgh in April?
Edinburgh sits at roughly 54/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 5 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh in April?
Expect highs around 12°C and lows near 4°C in April, with about 10 wet days across the month.