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Lulea in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Lulea in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
April could be a good time to visit Lulea, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +4°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in April. However, expect about 9 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

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lulea has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Lulea in April

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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +4°C with a maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +4°C.

Is Lulea warm or cold in April?

Lulea 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 -8°C to -3°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 Lulea:

Water temperature in Lulea in April

Water in Lulea in April is Cold. It varies from -1°C to +2°C, with an average of 0°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +4°C.

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

The warmest water temperatures in Lulea are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +16°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of -1°C.

Can you swim in Lulea in April?

We would not recommend swimming in Lulea in April, the water is very cold (0°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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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 Lulea in April

Lulea weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
-1°C+4°C+10°C
Min. temperature
-26°C-15°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+12°C+17°C+27°C
Rainfall
1 mm9 mm37 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
0°C0°C+3°C
Humidity
80%75%69%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
778
Cloudy days
121211
Rainy days
1311
Snowy days
1292

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 1 mm to 9 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 75%. 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 7 sunny days during the month.

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

Wind

Wind speed in Lulea 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 Lulea is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Lulea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 6 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Lulea 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:
Lulea wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 74 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 Lulea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 26 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 Lulea?

This is the weather in Lulea in April 2023:
1 April
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+1°C
2 April
☀️
0°C
3 April
☀️
-2°C
4 April
☀️
+1°C
5 April
☀️
-1°C
6 April
☀️
0°C
7 April
☀️
+2°C
8 April
☀️
+7°C
9 April
☀️
+7°C
10 April
☀️
+4°C
11 April
☀️
+3°C
12 April
☀️
+6°C
13 April
☀️
+2°C
14 April
☀️
+1°C
15 April
☀️
+2°C
16 April
☀️
+3°C
17 April
☀️
+8°C
18 April
☀️
+9°C
19 April
☀️
+10°C
20 April
☁️
+11°C
21 April
☀️
+9°C
22 April
☀️
+2°C
23 April
☀️
+2°C
24 April
☀️
+3°C
25 April
☀️
+2°C
26 April
🌫️
+5°C
27 April
🌧️
+3°C
28 April
☁️
+3°C
29 April
☁️
+3°C
30 April
☀️
+4°C
In April 2023 Lulea had 25 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+2°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 767 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lulea in April:

Is April a good time to visit Lulea?

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

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

Can you swim in Lulea in April?

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

Is Lulea rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Lulea in April?

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

Other cities in Sweden

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Monthly weather in Lulea

Source of the data

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