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Harstad in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Harstad in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
Harstad in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +4°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 snowy days with an average precipitation of 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-10°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harstad has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Harstad in April

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

The temperature in April is +4°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +7°C during the day and a minimum of -4°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from 0°C to +4°C.

Is Harstad warm or cold in April?

Harstad is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to 0°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 Harstad:

Climate in Harstad in April

Harstad weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+1°C+4°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-16°C-10°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+10°C+15°C+24°C
Rainfall
51 mm55 mm88 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%75%73%
Air pressure
1005 HPa1010 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
977
Rainy days
4919
Snowy days
15113

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +1°C to +4°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 55 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in March to 2 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Harstad is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Harstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 47%, leading to total precipitation of around 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Harstad wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 118 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Harstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 10%, for a monthly total of around 40 mm.

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

How was the weather last April in Harstad?

This is the weather in Harstad in April 2023:
1 April
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0°C
2 April
☁️
0°C
3 April
☁️
+3°C
4 April
☁️
+4°C
5 April
☁️
+5°C
6 April
☁️
+7°C
7 April
🌧️
+4°C
8 April
🌧️
+4°C
9 April
☁️
+4°C
10 April
☀️
+6°C
11 April
☀️
+5°C
12 April
☀️
+6°C
13 April
☀️
+7°C
14 April
☀️
+7°C
15 April
☁️
+7°C
16 April
☁️
+5°C
17 April
☁️
+6°C
18 April
☁️
+7°C
19 April
🌧️
+7°C
20 April
☁️
+6°C
21 April
🌧️
+5°C
22 April
🌨️
0°C
23 April
☁️
0°C
24 April
☀️
+2°C
25 April
☀️
+3°C
26 April
☁️
+4°C
27 April
🌧️
+7°C
28 April
🌧️
+5°C
29 April
🌨️
+2°C
30 April
🌨️
+4°C
In April 2023 Harstad had 7 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +7°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+4°C) and the highest in 2011 (+7°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1322 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harstad in April:

Is April a good time to visit Harstad?

It’s always a good time to visit Harstad, 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 Harstad in April?

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

Is Harstad rainy in April?

Harstad is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Harstad in April?

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

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Harstad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.