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Sweden Weather in April

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

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Stockholm Gothenburg Visby Simrishamn

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 to Expect 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 (32°F) to mild in Löddeköpinge at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Löddeköpinge and -7°C (19°F) 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 (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Riksgränsen with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Stockholm sees around 215 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Sweden in April

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

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 Sweden

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

Temperature range in Sweden (April)

Precipitation variation in Sweden (April)

Stockholm

In April Stockholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
215 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stockholm →

Gothenburg

In April Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gothenburg →

Visby

In April Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
262 hours
323 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Visby →

Malmö

In April Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
225 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In April Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
192 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Simrishamn →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Gothenburg 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Visby 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Simrishamn 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Östersund 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Kiruna 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Sweden weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sweden in April?

April in Sweden brings unpleasant weather. In Stockholm, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Sweden in April?

Daytime temperatures in Stockholm peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in April, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Sweden get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sweden during April, with Stockholm averaging close to 38 mm (1.5 in).

Is April a Good 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.

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