Weather in April in Sweden
Planning a journey to Sweden this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sweden in April?
Sweden has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Abisko at -0°C to mild in Löddeköpinge at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Löddeköpinge and -7°C in Abisko.For specific regional insights in Sweden, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Burgsvik with an average of 30 mm to moderate rainfall in Riksgränsen with 85 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Stockholm enjoys close to 215 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sweden climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
Stockholm
In April Stockholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gothenburg
In April Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Visby
In April Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Malmö
In April Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Simrishamn
In April Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Is April the best time to visit Sweden?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Sweden due to the typically unpleasant weather in Stockholm.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Stockholm. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sweden.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.
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