April weather forecast
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

April

Weather in April

April sees the onset of a notable warm shift compared to the earlier months. Even though room for positive temperatures is not yet made, a warming trend that raises the highest temperature to -6.4°C (20.5°F) is established. This begins the process of dissipating the relentless cold, with fewer snowfall days accompanying the warming trend. The increased daylight, reaching up to 20.7 hours, enables longer outdoor activities, while the relative humidity continues to be fairly high at 77%. Rainfall, however, eases off visibly relative to the preceding months.

Temperature

Entering April, Barentsburg notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from March's subzero cold -9.4°C (15.1°F) to a still freezing cold -6.4°C (20.5°F). During April nights, Barentsburg records an average temperature of -12.1°C (10.2°F).

Humidity

January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Barentsburg.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout April, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Barentsburg are January through December. In April, snow falls for 20 days. In Barentsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 203 days.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in April?
During April, Barentsburg experiences an average high-temperature of -6.4°C (20.5°F) and a low-temperature of -12.1°C (10.2°F).
What are the least humid months in Barentsburg?
The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, October through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
What is the average humidity in April?
In April, the average relative humidity is 77%.
How many days does it rain in April?
In April, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout April, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in April in Barentsburg?
In April, snow falls for 20 days.
What is the average length of the day in April?
In Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, the average day length in April is 11h and 5min.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average temperature in April
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average high temperature in April: -6.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (8.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (-9.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: -12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (4.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-15.7°C).

Average humidity in April
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average humidity in April: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in April
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall in April: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (21mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average rainfall days in April: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and April (1 days).

Average snowfall days in April
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average snowfall days in April: 20 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1 days).

Average daylight in April
Barentsburg, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is September (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are January, May, June, July, November and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

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