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Kalmar in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kalmar in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Kalmar in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
April could be a good time to visit Kalmar, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 8 sunny days in April. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kalmar has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Kalmar in April

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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +8°C with a maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +12°C.

Is Kalmar warm or cold in April?

Kalmar is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°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 Kalmar:

Water temperature in Kalmar in April

Water in Kalmar in April is Cold. It varies from +1°C to +6°C, with an average of +4°C. The air temperature averaging +9°C is higher than the water temperature.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Kalmar are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +18°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +2°C.

Can you swim in Kalmar in April?

We would not recommend swimming in Kalmar in April, the water is very cold (+4°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Kalmar in April

Kalmar weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+5°C+9°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-8°C-4°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+22°C+29°C
Rainfall
19 mm24 mm41 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+2°C+4°C+8°C
Humidity
79%75%73%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
6810
Cloudy days
12108
Rainy days
71013
Snowy days
620

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +5°C to +9°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 24 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 8.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kalmar is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Kalmar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 8 mm, with a 17% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kalmar wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Kalmar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last April in Kalmar?

This is the weather in Kalmar in April 2023:
1 April
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+4°C
2 April
☀️
+5°C
3 April
☀️
+3°C
4 April
☀️
+4°C
5 April
☁️
+2°C
6 April
☀️
+4°C
7 April
☁️
+4°C
8 April
☀️
+7°C
9 April
☀️
+8°C
10 April
☀️
+8°C
11 April
☀️
+10°C
12 April
☁️
+7°C
13 April
☁️
+8°C
14 April
☁️
+7°C
15 April
☁️
+9°C
16 April
☀️
+9°C
17 April
☀️
+9°C
18 April
☀️
+9°C
19 April
☀️
+9°C
20 April
☀️
+11°C
21 April
☀️
+13°C
22 April
☀️
+13°C
23 April
☁️
+13°C
24 April
☁️
+8°C
25 April
☁️
+10°C
26 April
☀️
+9°C
27 April
☀️
+8°C
28 April
☀️
+10°C
29 April
☁️
+12°C
30 April
☀️
+12°C
In April 2023 Kalmar had 20 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 315 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 641 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kalmar in April:

Is April a good time to visit Kalmar?

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

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

Can you swim in Kalmar in April?

Swimming in Kalmar in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Kalmar rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Kalmar in April?

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

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Monthly weather in Kalmar

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kalmar, 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.