Glastonbury in April
Not the best time
April finally feels alive again as tourists return and the landscape greens up. It's pleasant enough, though still unpredictably British.
Weather
April brings genuine spring warmth with highs around 14°C and lows of 5°C. Showers become shorter and sharper rather than the endless drizzle of winter. About 8 rainy days break up increasingly sunny spells.
14°C high5°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$100/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter celebrations at Glastonbury Abbey
April Tips
- •Pack both rain gear and sunscreen - April weather changes by the hour
- •Book ahead for Easter weekend - it's the first real tourist surge of the year
- •The Chalice Well gardens look spectacular with spring flowers
All Months
Glastonbury happens once every few years – usually in late June when the summer solstice energy is still buzzing. The 2026 dates haven't been officially announced, but expect the last weekend of June based on previous patterns. Weather is completely unpredictable. I've seen blazing sun and torrential rain in the same afternoon. The festival takes a fallow year every fifth year to let the land recover, so when tickets go on sale, grab them. They sell out in under an hour. Registration opens months before ticket sales – sign up early. The gates open Wednesday afternoon, and smart festival-goers arrive early to set up camp before the crowds. Sunday night is when the magic really happens – smaller crowds, intimate performances, and that bittersweet feeling of the weekend ending.
Glastonbury Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
5/10
Families
4/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
2/10
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