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Norway Weather in April

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Norway in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Norway in April

In April, Norway experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Longyearbyen at -8°C (18°F) to cold in Sarpsborg at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Sarpsborg and -13°C (9°F) in Longyearbyen.

To explore the conditions in Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Longyearbyen with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to heavy snowfall in Kvalsvik with 176 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Oslo gets around 165 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Norway by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norway — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oslo)

January-1°C (30°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April10°C (50°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Norway in April

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

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 Norway

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

Temperature range in Norway (April)

Precipitation variation in Norway (April)

Oslo

In April Oslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
165 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Oslo →

Reine

In April Reine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Reine →

Bergen

In April Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
142 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bergen →

Stavanger

In April Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
168 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Stavanger →

Hemsedal

In April Hemsedal 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 poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oslo 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bergen 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Tromsø 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Stavanger 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Geiranger 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Kristiansand 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Norway weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norway in April?

Norway typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Oslo average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Norway in April?

In Oslo, the average daytime high in April is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

Does Norway get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Norway during April, with Oslo averaging close to 60 mm (2.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Norway?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Norway with often poor weather in Oslo.

On average, the best time to visit Norway is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Oslo. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Norway.

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

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