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Espoo Weather in April

Espoo in April

The short of it: Espoo in April averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of 0 °C (33 °F), with 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 29 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 0° · rain 33 mm · daylight 14 h 29 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Espoo an average April high of 8°, a low of 0° and some 33 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 33 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 29 min in mid-April, 175 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Espoo runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Olari, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

April in Espoo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus May
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 29 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OlariUusimaa6 km SE8°1°32 mm
EspoonlahtiUusimaa6 km S8°1°33 mm
LaaksolahtiUusimaa7 km NE8°0°32 mm
MatinkyläUusimaa7 km SE8°1°32 mm
LeppävaaraUusimaa9 km E8°0°33 mm
TapiolaUusimaa9 km ESE8°1°32 mm
PitäjänmäkiUusimaa12 km E8°0°33 mm
MunkkiniemiUusimaa12 km E8°1°33 mm

The Almanac · Espoo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 33 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Espoo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°48 mm17 km/h6 h 37 min✦
February-2°-8°38 mm16 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March2°-5°35 mm15 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
April8°0°33 mm14 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May15°6°35 mm14 km/h17 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
June19°11°59 mm14 km/h18 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July22°14°63 mm13 km/h18 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August20°12°70 mm12 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September15°8°54 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
October9°4°73 mm15 km/h9 h 57 min✦
November4°0°65 mm17 km/h7 h 19 min✦✦
December1°-4°58 mm17 km/h5 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Espoo in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Espoo in April?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights 0 °C (33 °F), with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 8°, with nights near 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 33 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Espoo?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Espoo in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 51 min in December to 18 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Espoo in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Espoo in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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