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Sysmä Weather in April

Sysmä in April

The short of it: Sysmä in April averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -1° · rain 28 mm · daylight 14 h 37 min

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

April in Sysmä brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -1°, with about 28 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 37 min in mid-April, 185 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Sysmä runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Hartola, 20 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

April in Sysmä, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus May
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 37 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HartolaPaijat-Hame20 km ENE8°-1°28 mm
PadasjokiPaijat-Hame27 km SW8°-1°28 mm
KuhmoinenPirkanmaa28 km WNW8°-1°29 mm
AsikkalaPaijat-Hame33 km SSW8°-1°29 mm
LuhankaCentral Finland33 km N8°-1°27 mm
JoutsaCentral Finland35 km NE8°-2°29 mm
HeinolaPaijat-Hame38 km SSE8°-1°29 mm
AuttoinenPaijat-Hame39 km SW8°-2°29 mm

The Almanac · Sysmä Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 7° against March, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sysmä by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-10°40 mm10 km/h6 h 15 min✦✦
February-3°-10°31 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
March2°-7°30 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-1°28 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
May16°5°35 mm10 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°66 mm10 km/h19 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°74 mm9 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦
August20°11°68 mm8 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September14°7°48 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October7°2°62 mm10 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
November2°-2°50 mm10 km/h7 h 1 min✦✦
December-1°-6°47 mm10 km/h5 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sysmä in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sysmä in April?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. It is the driest month of the year, only 28 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Sysmä?

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

How long are the days in Sysmä in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 24 min in December to 19 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Sysmä in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Sysmä in April?

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

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