Weather in April in Lapland
Are you planning a trip a to Lapland in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Lapland in April?
Lapland 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 to cold in Ylitornio at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Ylitornio and -7°C in Kilpisjärvi.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Leppäjärvi with an average of 35 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kilpisjärvi with 49 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rovaniemi usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Lapland for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lapland climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Lapland?
Rovaniemi
In April Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Levi
In April Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Äkäslompolo
In April Äkäslompolo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saariselka
In April Saariselka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pyhätunturi
In April Pyhätunturi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lapland, in Finland.
Is April the best time to visit Lapland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rovaniemi, April may not be the ideal time to visit Lapland.
On average, the best time to visit Lapland 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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