April could be a good time to visit Kiruna, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +1°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in April. However, expect about 12 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Kiruna in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kiruna for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +3°C with a maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -17°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -3°C to +3°C.
Is Kiruna warm or cold in April?
Kiruna is typically cool in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -4°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -12°C to -7°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 Kiruna:
Climate in Kiruna in April
Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
-4°C
+1°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-31°C
-21°C
-14°C
Max. temperature
+8°C
+16°C
+25°C
Rainfall
1 mm
2 mm
30 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
76%
72%
68%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1010 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
4
Cloudy days
14
13
11
Rainy days
0
1
8
Snowy days
13
12
8
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -4°C to +1°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 2 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 72%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Kiruna in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kiruna is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 4 mm, with a 7% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Kiruna is amazing in April with as little as 2 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:
Kiruna wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, 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 Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 48 mm, with a 13% 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 Kiruna?
This is the weather in Kiruna in April 2023:
1 April
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-3°C
2 April
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-3°C
3 April
☀️
-1°C
4 April
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+3°C
5 April
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+4°C
6 April
☀️
+4°C
7 April
☁️
+2°C
8 April
☁️
+4°C
9 April
☀️
+5°C
10 April
☀️
+5°C
11 April
☀️
+5°C
12 April
☁️
+5°C
13 April
☀️
+3°C
14 April
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+2°C
15 April
☀️
+3°C
16 April
☁️
+4°C
17 April
☀️
+5°C
18 April
☁️
+6°C
19 April
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+8°C
20 April
☁️
+8°C
21 April
☁️
+8°C
22 April
☁️
-1°C
23 April
☀️
-1°C
24 April
☀️
+1°C
25 April
☁️
+2°C
26 April
🌨️
0°C
27 April
🌧️
+8°C
28 April
🌨️
+1°C
29 April
🌨️
-1°C
30 April
🌨️
+3°C
In April 2023 Kiruna had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kiruna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kiruna in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (0°C) and the highest in 2020 (+4°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 161 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 567 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiruna in April:
Is April a good time to visit Kiruna?
It’s always a good time to visit Kiruna, 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 Kiruna in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kiruna rainy in April?
Kiruna is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kiruna in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiruna in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiruna, 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.
