Rovaniemi weather in April (Lapland, Finland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rovaniemi during April? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of April in Rovaniemi typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -4°C.

Precipitation

Rovaniemi in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Rovaniemi. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rovaniemi climate page with graphs.

 

Rovaniemi, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in April

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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