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Kuopio in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kuopio in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Kuopio in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
April could be a good time to visit Kuopio, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +6°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in April. However, expect about 3 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
15 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Kuopio in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuopio for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +5°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -1°C to +5°C.

Is Kuopio warm or cold in April?

Kuopio is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from 0°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Kuopio:

Climate in Kuopio in April

Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
0°C+6°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-30°C-17°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+12°C+20°C+28°C
Rainfall
2 mm15 mm48 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%73%67%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
658
Cloudy days
212017
Rainy days
026
Snowy days
430

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from 0°C to +6°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 15 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 5 in April.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuopio in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kuopio is gradually increasing during April, going from 0 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 8 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Kuopio is amazing in April with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 32 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Kuopio?

This is the weather in Kuopio in April 2023:
1 April
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-1°C
2 April
☀️
0°C
3 April
☀️
+1°C
4 April
🌨️
0°C
5 April
🌨️
+1°C
6 April
🌨️
-2°C
7 April
☁️
+2°C
8 April
🌧️
+4°C
9 April
☀️
+3°C
10 April
🌨️
+2°C
11 April
☁️
+4°C
12 April
☀️
+8°C
13 April
☀️
+7°C
14 April
☀️
+4°C
15 April
☀️
+4°C
16 April
☀️
+6°C
17 April
☀️
+9°C
18 April
☀️
+11°C
19 April
☀️
+14°C
20 April
☀️
+16°C
21 April
☀️
+14°C
22 April
☀️
+11°C
23 April
☀️
+6°C
24 April
☀️
+7°C
25 April
☀️
+8°C
26 April
☀️
+3°C
27 April
☀️
+3°C
28 April
☀️
+4°C
29 April
☀️
+3°C
30 April
🌧️
+5°C
In April 2023 Kuopio had 22 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kuopio climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kuopio in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+2°C) and the highest in 2019 (+11°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 47 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in April:

Is April a good time to visit Kuopio?

It’s always a good time to visit Kuopio, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kuopio in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kuopio rainy in April?

Kuopio is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kuopio in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuopio in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Kuopio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuopio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.