Edinburgh in April
Milder, lighter evenings and the Beltane Fire Festival.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a good time to visit Edinburgh.
April brings milder weather and real evening light back to the city, and on 30 April the Beltane Fire Festival lights up Calton Hill with a modern take on an ancient fire ritual.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 5–12°C
- Milder, with noticeably longer evenings
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — rising ahead of the summer season
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
+Milder weather + Beltane Fire Festival
–Rain is still common
My tip for April
Book Beltane viewing spots on Calton Hill early — it draws large crowds for a relatively small hill.
- Beltane Fire Festival
- Evening walks
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Edinburgh, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Edinburgh in April
In April Edinburgh averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 5°C (41°F), with about 41 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 19°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 12°C
- 54°F
- Average low
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Met Office. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Edinburgh in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Edinburgh?
- April is a good time to visit Edinburgh. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Edinburgh overall (6 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Milder weather + Beltane Fire Festival. The main downside: Rain is still common.
- What is the weather like in Edinburgh in April?
- Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 5°C. Expect about 41 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Milder, with noticeably longer evenings. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 19°C) and the coolest is January (around 7°C).
- Is Edinburgh crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate — rising ahead of the summer season. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Edinburgh in April?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.
Ready to book April in Edinburgh?
Milder weather + Beltane Fire Festival
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