Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Antwerp | London | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Antwerp |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 5°C (41°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 11 days | Antwerp |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 60 mm | 49 mm▲ | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 9h/day▲ | London |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Antwerp |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Antwerp edges ahead as the better destination in April. Antwerp offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while London sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Antwerp sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. London is cooler at 14°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Antwerp is the stronger choice in April. London receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Antwerp reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
London averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.
Antwerp receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during April. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
London sees 49 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Antwerp the drier option by 6 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 17°C, lows of 5°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 14°C, lows of 5°C, 11 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 | Antwerp | London | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 0°C | 3d | 7°C | 11d |
| Feb | 5°C | 3d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 11°C | 4d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 17°C | 5d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 23°C | 6d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jul | 21°C | 6d | 22°C | 11d |
| Aug | 17°C | 5d | 21°C | 10d |
| Sep | 11°C | 4d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 5°C | 3d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 0°C | 3d | 10°C | 11d |
| Dec | -2°C | 3d | 8°C | 11d |
Antwerp Weather in April
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