April weather forecastUmeå, Sweden

April

Weather in April

April sees a significant shift in weather conditions in Umeå. The month is noticeably milder than March, leading to a discernible change in flora and fauna. Snow, while still present, dramatically decreases by this month. The days continue to grow longer, offering more lead to enjoy outdoor activities. The warmer weather encourages a burst of new buds on the trees, signalling end of Umeå's long winter.

Temperature

The shift into April is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a freezing cold -0.3°C (31.5°F) in March to a wintry 4.3°C (39.7°F). Umeå registers an average low-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F) throughout April, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Umeå are January through May, October through December. In Umeå, in April, during 7 snowfall days, 55mm (2.17") of snow is typically accumulated. In Umeå, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.8 days and aggregates up to 915mm (36.02") of snow.

Sea temperature

In April, the average sea temperature in Umeå, Sweden, is 1°C (33.8°F).
Note: In the practice of swimming, this situation poses immediate risks to life. Losing control over breathing is immediate, thereby making clear thinking near impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to restrict thermal loss.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of April in Umeå, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 19:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:14 and sunset at 20:57 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 7.2h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Umeå is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during April leads to these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in April, in Umeå, is 4.3°C (39.7°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).

In April, the average relative humidity in Umeå is 83%.

The month with the least rainfall in Umeå is April, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

In Umeå, Sweden, during April, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

In Umeå, in April, during 7 snowfall days, 55mm (2.17") of snow is typically accumulated.

In Umeå, the average seawater temperature in April is 1°C (33.8°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

In April, the average day length in Umeå is 15h and 5min.

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 19:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:14 and sunset at 20:57 CEST.

In April, the average sunshine duration in Umeå, Sweden, is 7.2h.

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Umeå is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

-0.3°C

4.3°C

10.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.1km/h

14.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

14.9

2.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.1

11.7

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average high temperature in April: 4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-3.5°C).

Average low temperature in April: -0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.6°C).

Average pressure in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average pressure in April: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.3mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average wind speed in April: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13km/h).

Average humidity in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average humidity in April: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).

Average rainfall in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average rainfall in April: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average rainfall days in April: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average snowfall in April: 55mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (199mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average snowfall days in April: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average sea temperature in April: 1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (0°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average daylight in April: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine in April: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average sunshine days in April: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.1 days).

Average UV index in April
Umeå, Sweden

Average UV index in April: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).