April weather forecast
Finland

In April, the grip of winter finally starts to loosen over Finland, making way for the arrival of spring. This month sees a significant increase in temperatures, ranging from -5°C (23°F) in the northern parts to 10°C (50°F) in the south. Although occasional cold snaps can still occur, the trend is generally towards warmer weather.

While Helsinki and Turku, the southern coastal cities, enjoy milder spring weather, the northern cities like Rovaniemi in Lapland still witness remnants of the winter chill. However, the influence of the Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift currents continue to moderate the weather, making spring more apparent in the coastal areas than in the interior regions.

As the snow begins to melt rapidly, the landscape transforms dramatically. Floods become common, especially in the Finnish Lakeland area, due to the large number of lakes that start to thaw. This is a time when the snow cover significantly decreases, reducing from the peak measurements of winter. The southern regions see a rapid decline in snow cover, while the northern areas still retain a substantial cover, albeit less than in the previous months.

April in Finland is characterized by longer daylight hours, a welcome change after the long, dark winter. This transition is more prominent in the northern regions, which start to experience the 'midnight sun', a natural phenomenon where the sun does not set for a considerable part of the day.

As the country moves from April to May, temperatures continue to rise steadily. The increased warmth contributes to the further melting of snow, leading to the eventual disappearance of the winter's blanket. The advent of more pleasant weather brings with it the promise of the upcoming summer, making April the herald of warmer times in Finland.

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• Helsinki - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Helsinki is April, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically collects 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Helsinki during April, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
• Espoo - April »
  In April, Espoo, Finland's weather takes a notable turn towards warmer days, sharply contrasting with the chilly conditions observed in March. In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 20:05.
• Tampere - April »
  On the last day of April, in Tampere, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 21:28 EEST. On the first day of April in Tampere, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 20:11.
• Vantaa - April »
  April is the month with the least rainfall in Vantaa with 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of April in Vantaa sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 20:04.
• Oulu - April »
  April and September are months with the least rain in Oulu when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of rain. In Oulu in April, during 10.8 snowfall days, 72mm (2.83") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Turku - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Turku is April, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. On the last day of April, in Turku sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 21:29 EEST.
• Jyväskylä - April »
  In Jyväskylä, during April, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Jyväskylä, during April, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Lahti - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Lahti is April, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically collects 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. In Lahti, during April, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of snow.
• Kuopio - April »
  In Kuopio during April, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Kuopio, during April, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of snow.
• Pori - April »
  On the first day of April in Pori sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 20:19. April's arrival in Pori, Finland, signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from March's icy 1°C (33.8°F) to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F).
• Kouvola - April »
  The month with the least rainfall in Kouvola is April, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Kouvola is April, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically collects 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.
• Joensuu - April »
  In April, in Joensuu the rain falls for 11.2 days. In Joensuu, in April, during 10.4 snowfall days, 97mm (3.82") of snow is typically accumulated.