Rovaniemi weather in April (Lapland, Finland)

Looking to travel to Rovaniemi in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C.

Rovaniemi in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in April

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

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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 Rovaniemi in April?

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 in April.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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