Lapland Weather in April

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

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Kiruna Jukkasjärvi Porjus

Are you planning a trip a to Lapland, Sweden in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Lapland in April

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Kiruna. In numerous regions in Sweden, April is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To explore the conditions in Lapland, Sweden in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Jukkasjärvi with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Porjus with 39 mm (1.5 in).

Explore Lapland by month

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

January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October4°C (39°F) November-3°C (27°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lapland in April

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

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 Lapland

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

Temperature range in Lapland (April)

Precipitation variation in Lapland (April)

Kiruna

In April Kiruna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°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 (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kiruna →

Jukkasjärvi

In April Jukkasjärvi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jukkasjärvi →

Porjus

In April Porjus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Porjus →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna 3°C (37°F) -6°C (21°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Jukkasjärvi 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Porjus 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Lapland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Lapland, Sweden in April. The popular destination of Kiruna averages 3°C (37°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this month.

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

In Kiruna, the average daytime high in April is 3°C (37°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lapland, Sweden during April, with Kiruna averaging close to 36 mm (1.4 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Lapland, Sweden?

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

On average, the best time to visit Lapland, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Kiruna. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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