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Trondheim in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Trondheim in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Trondheim in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +8°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Trondheim has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Trondheim in April

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

The temperature in April is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +15°C during the day and a minimum of -8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +4°C.

Is Trondheim warm or cold in April?

Trondheim is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to +1°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 Trondheim:

Water temperature in Trondheim in April

Water in Trondheim in April is Cold. It varies from +4°C to +8°C, with an average of +6°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +8°C.

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

The warmest water temperatures in Trondheim are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +15°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +5°C.

Can you swim in Trondheim in April?

We would not recommend swimming in Trondheim in April, the water is very cold (+6°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 Trondheim in April

Trondheim weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+4°C+8°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-23°C-12°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+22°C+28°C
Rainfall
50 mm59 mm83 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+5°C+6°C+9°C
Humidity
73%71%70%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
887
Rainy days
61220
Snowy days
1382

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 +8°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 59 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. 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 Trondheim in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Trondheim is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Trondheim based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 33%, leading to total precipitation of around 55 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 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:
Trondheim wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Trondheim based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 7%, for a monthly total of around 19 mm.

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

How was the weather last April in Trondheim?

This is the weather in Trondheim in April 2023:
1 April
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+6°C
2 April
☀️
+7°C
3 April
☁️
+6°C
4 April
☁️
+9°C
5 April
☀️
+11°C
6 April
☀️
+6°C
7 April
☁️
+8°C
8 April
☁️
+9°C
9 April
☀️
+10°C
10 April
☁️
+9°C
11 April
☁️
+9°C
12 April
☀️
+11°C
13 April
☀️
+11°C
14 April
☁️
+8°C
15 April
☁️
+8°C
16 April
🌧️
+10°C
17 April
☁️
+13°C
18 April
☁️
+15°C
19 April
☀️
+15°C
20 April
☀️
+15°C
21 April
☀️
+14°C
22 April
☁️
+8°C
23 April
☁️
+2°C
24 April
☁️
+4°C
25 April
🌨️
+1°C
26 April
☁️
+3°C
27 April
🌧️
+3°C
28 April
☁️
+7°C
29 April
🌨️
+4°C
30 April
🌧️
+4°C
In April 2023 Trondheim had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+7°C) and the highest in 2014 (+11°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 617 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1311 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Trondheim in April:

Is April a good time to visit Trondheim?

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

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

Can you swim in Trondheim in April?

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

Is Trondheim rainy in April?

Trondheim 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 Trondheim in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Trondheim 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 Trondheim

Source of the data

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