Murmansk weather in April (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

How does the April weather in Murmansk compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Murmansk usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Murmansk in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 185 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Murmansk. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Murmansk climate page with graphs.

 

Murmansk, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Water Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 185 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in April

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 2°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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