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Vantaa Weather in April

Vantaa in April

The short of it: Vantaa in April averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 0 °C (32 °F), with 34 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 9° · low 0° · rain 34 mm · daylight 14 h 29 min

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

April in Vantaa brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 0°, with about 34 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 29 min in mid-April, 176 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, Vantaa runs warmer than most and wetter than most in April. Suutarila, 2 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

April in Vantaa, 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
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 29 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SuutarilaUusimaa2 km SW9°0°34 mm
SuurmetsäUusimaa3 km SSE8°0°34 mm
HakunilaUusimaa4 km ESE8°0°34 mm
TapaninkyläUusimaa4 km SW9°0°34 mm
KontulaUusimaa7 km SSE8°0°33 mm
MellunkyläUusimaa7 km SSE8°0°33 mm
ViikkiUusimaa8 km S8°1°33 mm
MyllypuroUusimaa8 km S8°0°33 mm

The Almanac · Vantaa Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vantaa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-7°48 mm15 km/h6 h 35 min✦
February-2°-8°38 mm14 km/h9 h 0 min✦✦
March2°-5°36 mm14 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦
April9°0°34 mm13 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦
May16°5°37 mm13 km/h17 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°62 mm13 km/h18 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July23°13°66 mm12 km/h18 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
August21°12°69 mm11 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
September16°7°57 mm13 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October9°3°76 mm14 km/h9 h 56 min✦
November4°-1°68 mm15 km/h7 h 18 min✦✦
December1°-4°58 mm15 km/h5 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vantaa in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vantaa in April?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 0 °C (32 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from March to about 9°, with nights near 0°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Vantaa?

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

How long are the days in Vantaa in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 29 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 49 min in December to 18 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Vantaa in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Vantaa in April?

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

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