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Rovaniemi in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rovaniemi in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rovaniemi, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Rovaniemi in April 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Rovaniemi in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 10 snowy days in the month and around 22 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Rovaniemi in April

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

Going from a maximum of +52°F during the day to a minimum of +5°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°F to +37°F.

Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in April?

Rovaniemi is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°F to +25°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Rovaniemi:

Climate in Rovaniemi in April

Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+28°F+39°F+52°F
Min. temperature
-24°F+1°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+50°F+64°F+82°F
Rainfall
1 mm9 mm40 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%72%66%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
555
Cloudy days
121210
Rainy days
0313
Snowy days
13103

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°F to +39°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 9 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rovaniemi is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. Rovaniemi is amazing in April with as little as 3 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:
Rovaniemi wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 22 mm.

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

How was the weather last April in Rovaniemi?

This is the weather in Rovaniemi in April 2023:
1 April
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+32°F
2 April
☀️
+32°F
3 April
☀️
+33°F
4 April
☀️
+39°F
5 April
☀️
+43°F
6 April
☀️
+45°F
7 April
☀️
+46°F
8 April
☀️
+45°F
9 April
☀️
+49°F
10 April
☀️
+47°F
11 April
☀️
+46°F
12 April
☀️
+43°F
13 April
☀️
+38°F
14 April
☀️
+43°F
15 April
☀️
+44°F
16 April
☀️
+46°F
17 April
☀️
+49°F
18 April
☀️
+47°F
19 April
☁️
+50°F
20 April
☁️
+52°F
21 April
☀️
+51°F
22 April
☀️
+36°F
23 April
☀️
+37°F
24 April
☀️
+38°F
25 April
☀️
+40°F
26 April
☀️
+46°F
27 April
☀️
+51°F
28 April
🌧️
+41°F
29 April
🌨️
+33°F
30 April
🌧️
+38°F
In April 2023 Rovaniemi had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rovaniemi climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+35°F) and the highest in 2020 (+44°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 206 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 551 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rovaniemi in April:

Is April a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

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

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

Is Rovaniemi rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Rovaniemi

Source of the data

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