Sweden weather in April
What is the weather like in Sweden in April?
The weather conditions in Sweden in April vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During April in Sweden, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Riksgränsen with -2°C (29°F) to moderate in Abbekås with 13°C (55°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (38°F) in Abbekås and -10°C (15°F) in Riksgränsen.
Precipitation in April varies from low in Kurravaara with an average of 23mm (0.9 inches) of snow/rainfall to moderate in Strömstad with 49mm (1.9 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 215 hours of sunshine in Stockholm during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Sweden.
Where to go in Sweden in April





Popular destinations in Sweden
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
Average weather in Stockholm
In April Stockholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Gothenburg
In April Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Visby
In April Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (49°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (35°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Malmö
In April Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Simrishamn
In April Simrishamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (38°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Sweden?
In our opinion April is not the best time to visit Sweden with commonly unpleasant weather in Stockholm.
On average the best time to visit Sweden is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Stockholm.
The worst months are January, February, March, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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