Västerbotten Weather in April

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

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Umeå Byske Skellefteå Karlsten

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

What to Expect in Västerbotten in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Hemavan to 7°C (45°F) in Himmersundet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Himmersundet and -5°C (23°F) in Hemavan.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Byske with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Hemavan with 71 mm (2.8 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Umeå usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Umeå sees around 215 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Västerbotten in April

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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 Västerbotten

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

Temperature range in Västerbotten (April)

Precipitation variation in Västerbotten (April)

Umeå

In April Umeå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
215 hours
274 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Umeå →

Byske

In April Byske generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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 (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Byske →

Skellefteå

In April Skellefteå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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 (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Skellefteå →

Karlsten

In April Karlsten generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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 (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Karlsten →

Vilhelmina

In April Vilhelmina generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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 (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vilhelmina →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Umeå 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Byske 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Skellefteå 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Karlsten 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Vilhelmina 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Kittelfjäll 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Västerbotten weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Västerbotten, Sweden in April. The popular destination of Umeå averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Umeå peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in April, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Umeå averages just 41 mm (1.6 in) of snow/rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Västerbotten, Sweden.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Västerbotten, Sweden?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Umeå. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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