Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
38°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Alta
Norway · Europe
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Mid to late
Daytime high
38°F
Lows around 25°F
Precipitation
12 days/mo
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
40%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
10.2 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 20°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
25%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in April.
5 mphApril Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April late afternoons are around 37°F, easing to about 34°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning33°F
Rain24%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday37°F
Rain25%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon37°F
Rain24%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening34°F
Rain22%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 11 | 1.7 | 10 | 0.0 | 84 |
| Feb | 22 | 11 | 1.5 | 10 | 2.6 | 83 |
| Mar | 29 | 16 | 1.6 | 11 | 6.8 | 79 |
| Apr | 38 | 25 | 1.6 | 12 | 10.2 | 76 |
| May | 47 | 35 | 2.2 | 14 | 12.6 | 73 |
| Jun | 57 | 45 | 2.9 | 14 | 12.5 | 72 |
| Jul | 64 | 51 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.5 | 76 |
| Aug | 61 | 48 | 2.9 | 13 | 8.8 | 80 |
| Sep | 52 | 42 | 2.5 | 13 | 6.4 | 83 |
| Oct | 40 | 32 | 2.1 | 13 | 3.1 | 86 |
| Nov | 30 | 20 | 1.6 | 10 | 0.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 24 | 14 | 1.6 | 10 | 0.0 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology