Dalarna Weather in April

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

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Rättvik Stöten Orsa Falun

Considering a trip to Dalarna, Sweden this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Dalarna in April

Dalarna, Sweden is a region in Sweden. April in Dalarna generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Grövelsjön to 11°C (52°F) in Avesta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Avesta and -4°C (25°F) in Grövelsjön.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dalarna, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Falun with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lima with 54 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Rättvik enjoys about 215 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Dalarna by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dalarna — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rättvik)

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December0°C (32°F)
Best Time to Visit Dalarna →

Best Places to Visit in Dalarna in April

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

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 Dalarna

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

Temperature range in Dalarna (April)

Precipitation variation in Dalarna (April)

Rättvik

In April Rättvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
215 hours
240 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Rättvik →

Stöten

In April Stöten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Stöten →

Orsa

In April Orsa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Orsa →

Falun

In April Falun generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
215 hours
240 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Falun →

Lindvallen

In April Lindvallen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lindvallen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Dalarna, in Sweden.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rättvik 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Stöten 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Orsa 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Falun 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Lindvallen 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Högfjället 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Dalarna weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dalarna, Sweden in April?

April in Dalarna, Sweden brings poor weather. In Rättvik, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in Dalarna, Sweden in April?

Daytime temperatures in Rättvik peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in April, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Dalarna, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Dalarna, Sweden. Rättvik averages only about 43 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Dalarna, Sweden?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Dalarna, Sweden with often poor weather in Rättvik.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Rättvik. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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