London in April
Blossom, Easter and the marathon combine into the first genuinely busy month — book Tower of London slots ahead.
Is April a good time to visit London?
April is a middling month in London — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Easter weekend (movable)
- London Marathon (late 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 London, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit London?
April is a middling month in London — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is London in April?
London sits at roughly 66/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 1 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in London in April?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 6°C in April, with about 9 wet days across the month.