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Southern Finland Weather in April

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

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Helsinki Turku Rauha Espoo

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

What to Expect in Southern Finland in April

Southern Finland, Finland is a region in Finland. April in Southern Finland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Hanko to 10°C (50°F) in Loimaa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Loimaa and 1°C (34°F) in Hanko.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kustavi with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Kiljava with 43 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Helsinki sees around 195 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Southern Finland by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March3°C (37°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune20°C (68°F) July23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southern Finland in April

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

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 Southern Finland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Southern Finland, Finland?

Temperature range in Southern Finland (April)

Precipitation variation in Southern Finland (April)

Helsinki

In April Helsinki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
195 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Helsinki →

Turku

In April Turku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
206 hours
283 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Turku →

Rauha

In April Rauha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Rauha →

Espoo

In April Espoo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly 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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
195 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Espoo →

Naantali

In April Naantali generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
206 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Naantali →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Helsinki 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Turku 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Rauha 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Espoo 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Naantali 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Vantaa 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Southern Finland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Southern Finland, Finland typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Helsinki average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Southern Finland, Finland during April range from a nighttime low near 0°C (32°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Helsinki.

Does Southern Finland, Finland get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Southern Finland, Finland during April, with Helsinki averaging close to 43 mm (1.7 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Southern Finland, Finland?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Southern Finland, Finland with often poor weather in Helsinki.

On average, the best time to visit Southern Finland, Finland is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Helsinki. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Southern Finland.

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