Weather in April in Svalbard
Planning a journey to Svalbard this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Svalbard in April?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. April in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -8°C and nighttime temperatures around -13°C in Longyearbyen. In many areas in Norway, April brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
April is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 34 mm in Longyearbyen.Average sunshine
The city Longyearbyen usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at April's conditions in Svalbard, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Svalbard's yearly weather, check out our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
Longyearbyen
In April Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Svalbard?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Svalbard with often poor weather in Longyearbyen.
On average, the best time to visit Svalbard is in with generally poor weather in Longyearbyen.
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