Sweden weather in April
Thinking about venturing to Sweden this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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 moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Abisko at -0°C to moderate in Löddeköpinge at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Löddeköpinge and -7°C in Abisko.
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. Meanwhile, Stockholm enjoys close to 215 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Sweden, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sweden's yearly weather, check out our Sweden climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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