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Sotkamo weather in April (Eastern Finland, Finland)

What does the weather outlook for Sotkamo look like in April? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Sotkamo includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -3°C.

Precipitation

Sotkamo in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. On average, there are about 14 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Sotkamo. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sotkamo, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: Kajaani, Finland (38 KM, 23 Miles).

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.

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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