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Vik Weather in April

Vik in April

The short of it: Vik in April averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 1° · rain 79 mm · daylight 14 h 34 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Vik an average April high of 7°, a low of 1° and some 79 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 7°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 34 min in mid-April, 181 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vik runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Balestrand, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

April in Vik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus March
4° warmer, 58 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 34 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BalestrandVestland17 km N7°1°94 mm
HermansverkVestland20 km NE8°2°67 mm
HøyangerVestland32 km NW6°1°140 mm
SogndalVestland34 km NE10°3°53 mm
KaupangerVestland38 km ENE9°2°47 mm
LærdalsøyriVestland48 km E8°0°42 mm
VossVestland48 km S7°1°93 mm
SandeVestland51 km NW9°3°144 mm

The Almanac · Vik 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 4° from March to about 7°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-2°196 mm14 km/h6 h 23 min✦
February1°-3°160 mm13 km/h8 h 53 min✦
March3°-2°137 mm12 km/h11 h 33 min✦
April7°1°79 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦
May13°6°75 mm11 km/h17 h 22 min✦✦
June16°9°89 mm10 km/h19 h 14 min✦✦
July18°11°97 mm9 km/h18 h 25 min✦✦✦
August16°11°124 mm9 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
September13°8°175 mm11 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
October8°5°171 mm12 km/h9 h 52 min✦
November4°1°168 mm12 km/h7 h 7 min✦
December1°-2°196 mm12 km/h5 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vik in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vik in April?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from March to about 7°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 79 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Vik?

The Almanac gives April 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Vik in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 33 min in December to 19 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Vik in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Vik in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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