Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | London | Bruges | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | Bruges |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 5°C (41°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 5 days▲ | Bruges |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 49 mm▲ | 60 mm | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 6h/day | London |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Bruges |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Bruges edges ahead as the better destination in April. Bruges offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while London sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
London is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Bruges is also comfortable at 17°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bruges is the stronger choice in April. London receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
London reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Bruges averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
London receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Bruges sees 60 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Bruges the drier option by 6 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Bruges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 5°C | 3d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 11°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 17°C | 5d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 21°C | 6d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 17°C | 5d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 11°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 5°C | 3d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 0°C | 3d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | -2°C | 3d |
London Weather in April
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