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Finland Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Finland in April.

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Helsinki Rovaniemi Levi Vuokatti

Planning a journey to Finland this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Finland in April

The weather in Finland in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kilpisjärvi at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Säkylä at 10°C (50°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Säkylä and -7°C (19°F) in Kilpisjärvi.

For a closer look at conditions across Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kökar with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Kilpisjärvi with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Helsinki sees close to 195 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Finland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Finland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Helsinki)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March3°C (37°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Finland in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Finland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Finland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Finland?

Temperature range in Finland (April)

Precipitation variation in Finland (April)

Helsinki

In April Helsinki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
195 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Helsinki →

Rovaniemi

In April Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
205 hours
238 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Rovaniemi →

Levi

In April Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
203 hours
238 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Levi →

Ruka

In April Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ruka →

Tampere

In April Tampere generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Finland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Helsinki 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Rovaniemi 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Levi 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Vuokatti 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Mariehamn 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Vaasa 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Finland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Finland in April?

In April, Finland generally has less favorable weather conditions. Helsinki sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 0°C (32°F).

What is the average temperature in Finland in April?

Helsinki averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 0°C (32°F).

Does Finland get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Finland during April, with Helsinki averaging close to 43 mm (1.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Finland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Finland due to the typically less favorable weather in Helsinki.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Helsinki. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Finland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Finland.

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