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Umea in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Umea in April 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Umea in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +5°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 20 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Umea has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Umea in April

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

The temperature in April is +5°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of -11°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +7°C.

Is Umea warm or cold in April?

Umea is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from 0°C to +5°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 Umea:

Climate in Umea in April

Umea weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
0°C+5°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-29°C-16°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+12°C+19°C+27°C
Rainfall
3 mm13 mm38 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%74%68%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
689
Cloudy days
12109
Rainy days
1412
Snowy days
1271

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from 0°C to +5°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 3 mm to 13 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 74%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Umea 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 Umea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Umea is amazing in April with as little as 1 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:
Umea wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Umea 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 26 mm.

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

How was the weather last April in Umea?

This is the weather in Umea in April 2023:
1 April
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+4°C
2 April
☀️
+1°C
3 April
☀️
0°C
4 April
☀️
+5°C
5 April
☀️
+4°C
6 April
☀️
+4°C
7 April
☀️
+4°C
8 April
☀️
+8°C
9 April
☀️
+6°C
10 April
☀️
+5°C
11 April
☀️
+4°C
12 April
☀️
+6°C
13 April
☀️
+4°C
14 April
☀️
+3°C
15 April
☀️
+4°C
16 April
☀️
+6°C
17 April
☀️
+9°C
18 April
☀️
+9°C
19 April
☀️
+10°C
20 April
☀️
+13°C
21 April
☀️
+11°C
22 April
☀️
+8°C
23 April
☁️
+2°C
24 April
☀️
+3°C
25 April
🌨️
+1°C
26 April
🌨️
+2°C
27 April
☁️
+4°C
28 April
☀️
+5°C
29 April
☀️
+6°C
30 April
☁️
+7°C
In April 2023 Umea had 25 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+9°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 256 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 650 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Umea in April:

Is April a good time to visit Umea?

April is a really good time to go to Umea. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Umea.

Can you sunbathe in Umea in April?

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

Is Umea rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Umea in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Umea 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

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Umea

Source of the data

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