Västernorrland Weather in April

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

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Sundsvall Härnösand Örnsköldsvik Docksta

Planning a trip to Västernorrland, Sweden this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Västernorrland in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Docksta to 9°C (48°F) in Sundsvall. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Sundsvall and -1°C (30°F) in Docksta.

For a closer look at conditions across Västernorrland, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 43 mm (1.7 in) in Sundsvall.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Sundsvall typically sees 186 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Västernorrland in April

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

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 Västernorrland

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

Temperature range in Västernorrland (April)

Precipitation variation in Västernorrland (April)

Sundsvall

In April Sundsvall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
186 hours
258 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Sundsvall →

Härnösand

In April Härnösand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
186 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Härnösand →

Örnsköldsvik

In April Örnsköldsvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Örnsköldsvik →

Docksta

In April Docksta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Docksta →

Kramfors

In April Kramfors generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
186 hours
258 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kramfors →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sundsvall 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Härnösand 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Örnsköldsvik 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Docksta 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Kramfors 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Lugnvik 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Västernorrland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Västernorrland, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sundsvall average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

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

In Sundsvall, the average daytime high in April is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -1°C (30°F).

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

April is on the drier side in Västernorrland, Sweden. Sundsvall averages only about 43 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Västernorrland, Sweden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sundsvall, April may not be the ideal time to visit Västernorrland, Sweden.

On average, the best time to visit Västernorrland, Sweden is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Sundsvall. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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