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 8 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 20 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+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
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
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 +7°C with a maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -15°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +7°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.
March
April
May
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
3 mm
15 mm
48 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
73%
67%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
7
Cloudy days
12
12
9
Rainy days
1
5
14
Snowy days
13
8
1
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 3 mm to 15 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 73%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 5 in April.
Wind speed in Kuopio in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 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 4 m/s to 4 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 29 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 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:
Kuopio wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 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
The total snow in April is about 6 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 Kuopio?
This is the weather in Kuopio in April 2023:
1 April
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+2°C
2 April
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+1°C
3 April
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+1°C
4 April
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+2°C
5 April
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+5°C
6 April
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+8°C
7 April
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+8°C
8 April
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+8°C
9 April
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+9°C
10 April
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+9°C
11 April
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+10°C
12 April
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+10°C
13 April
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+3°C
14 April
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+5°C
15 April
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+6°C
16 April
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+9°C
17 April
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+9°C
18 April
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+9°C
19 April
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+9°C
20 April
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+12°C
21 April
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+11°C
22 April
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+11°C
23 April
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+5°C
24 April
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+8°C
25 April
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+6°C
26 April
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+14°C
27 April
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+12°C
28 April
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+7°C
29 April
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+8°C
30 April
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+7°C
In April 2023 Kuopio had 26 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 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 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 1987 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+9°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 714 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.
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, 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.