Lapland

Lapland Weather in April

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

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Rovaniemi Levi Äkäslompolo Saariselka

Thinking about venturing to Lapland, Finland this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Lapland in April

Lapland, Finland is a region in Finland. April in Lapland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Kilpisjärvi at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Ylitornio at 6°C (43°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Ylitornio and -7°C (19°F) in Kilpisjärvi.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Leppäjärvi with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Kilpisjärvi with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Rovaniemi sees close to 205 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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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, Finland?

Temperature range in Lapland (April)

Precipitation variation in Lapland (April)

Rovaniemi

In April Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
205 hours
238 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Rovaniemi →

Levi

In April Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
203 hours
238 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Levi →

Äkäslompolo

In April Äkäslompolo 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
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
203 hours
238 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Äkäslompolo →

Saariselka

In April Saariselka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
153 hours
172 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saariselka →

Pyhätunturi

In April Pyhätunturi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°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
-10°C (14°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pyhätunturi →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rovaniemi 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Levi 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Äkäslompolo 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Saariselka 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Pyhätunturi 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Salla 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Lapland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Lapland, Finland generally has poor weather conditions. Rovaniemi sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

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

Average temperatures in Lapland, Finland during April range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Rovaniemi.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lapland, Finland during April, with Rovaniemi averaging close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Lapland, Finland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rovaniemi, April may not be the ideal time to visit Lapland, Finland.

On average, the best time to visit Lapland, Finland is in July with generally perfect weather in Rovaniemi. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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