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Sandnes Weather in April

Sandnes in April

The short of it: Sandnes in April averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 3° · rain 62 mm · daylight 14 h 21 min

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

April in Sandnes brings afternoons near 11° and nights around 3°, with about 62 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 62 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 21 min in mid-April, 165 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Sandnes runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Sola, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Sandnes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus May
4° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 21 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SolaRogaland6 km NW10°3°59 mm
OrstadRogaland8 km SSW10°3°64 mm
HommersåkRogaland11 km NE10°3°72 mm
KleppeRogaland11 km SW10°3°64 mm
LyefjellRogaland13 km S10°3°73 mm
StavangerRogaland13 km N10°3°65 mm
TanangerRogaland13 km NW10°3°61 mm
TimeRogaland13 km S10°3°67 mm

The Almanac · Sandnes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Highs rise 4° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 62 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Sandnes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°0°117 mm21 km/h6 h 57 min✦
February4°-1°100 mm18 km/h9 h 10 min✦
March7°1°80 mm16 km/h11 h 36 min✦
April11°3°62 mm15 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
May15°7°68 mm16 km/h16 h 51 min✦✦✦
June17°9°78 mm15 km/h18 h 24 min✦✦✦
July19°12°99 mm14 km/h17 h 44 min✦✦✦
August19°12°134 mm15 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
September16°10°133 mm17 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
October12°6°158 mm18 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
November8°3°140 mm19 km/h7 h 36 min✦
December5°0°132 mm18 km/h6 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sandnes in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sandnes in April?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against March, to near 11°; nights run about 3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 62 mm of rain. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is April a good time to visit Sandnes?

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

How long are the days in Sandnes in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 15 min in December to 18 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Sandnes in April?

Hardly — April nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sandnes in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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