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Hamar Weather in April

Hamar in April

The short of it: Hamar in April averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low 0° · rain 27 mm · daylight 14 h 33 min

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

April in Hamar brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 0°, with about 27 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 33 min in mid-April, 179 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Hamar runs cooler than most and drier than most in April. Ilseng, 9 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

April in Hamar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 33 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IlsengInnlandet9 km ESE10°0°31 mm
StangeInnlandet11 km SE10°-1°31 mm
BrumunddalInnlandet12 km NW9°0°30 mm
ÅdalsbrukInnlandet13 km E10°-1°35 mm
LøtenInnlandet15 km E10°-1°36 mm
SkreiaInnlandet17 km SSW9°0°33 mm
LenaInnlandet19 km SW9°0°34 mm
GjøvikInnlandet20 km W9°0°34 mm

The Almanac · Hamar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Hamar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°33 mm6 km/h6 h 27 min✦✦
February-2°-10°23 mm6 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-6°24 mm6 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April10°0°27 mm6 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°48 mm8 km/h17 h 18 min✦✦✦
June20°8°67 mm7 km/h19 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
July22°11°74 mm6 km/h18 h 20 min✦✦✦
August20°10°82 mm6 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
September15°7°58 mm6 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
October8°2°56 mm6 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦
November3°-2°48 mm6 km/h7 h 11 min✦✦
December-1°-6°36 mm6 km/h5 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hamar in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hamar in April?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against March, to near 10°; nights run about 0°. Rain is modest, about 27 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Hamar?

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

How long are the days in Hamar in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 33 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 39 min in December to 19 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Hamar in April?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Hamar in April?

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

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