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Svolvær in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Svolvær in April 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether April is a good month to travel to Svolvær, Norway.

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Svolvær in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Svolvær in April in summary
Very bad weather
Min 2°C Max 4°C 143 mm 10 day(s) 79% 60% 6°C 12.1 h/day 27.0 cm
Possible activities in April
Northern or Southern LightsHiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 04:09 19:57
Hourly weather

Average weather in Svolvær in April 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Svolvær in April 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in April. This allows you to forecast the weather in April 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Svolvær in April

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Svolvær in April.

Temperatures and rain in Svolvær in April

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in April, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of April is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Svolvær in April

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Svolvær in April

Check the seasonal normals in Svolvær in April and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
April
Weather data March April May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 1.1°C 3.2°C 6.4°C
Maximum temperature 1.9°C 4.0°C 7.2°C
Minimum temperature 0.2°C 2.4°C 5.6°C
Record maximum temperature 6.0°C
(2010)
11.0°C
(2016)
14.0°C
(2013)
Record low temperature -7.0°C
(2021)
-6.0°C
(2021)
-5.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 16 day(s)
(52%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 3.9°C 4.5°C 6.6°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 2.7°C 2.8°C 3.8°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 5.0°C 6.0°C 9.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 31 km/h 24 km/h 22 km/h
Wind temperature -5.3°C -1.8°C 2.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 180.4 mm 142.7 mm 106.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 23 day(s)
(74%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 12 day(s)
(39%)
10 day(s)
(35%)
8 day(s)
(26%)
Record precipitation in one day 42.3 mm
(2020)
36.0 mm
(2017)
35.6 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 79% 80%
Visibility 6.8 km 7.9 km 8.8 km
Cloud cover 67% 60% 55%
UV index 1 2 2
Daily sunshine 8h 12h 14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h22 04h09 01h43
Sunset time 18h01 19h57 22h19
Day length 11h39 15h48 20h36
Our opinion on the climate in April
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Svolvær in April?

Possible activities in April
Northern or Southern LightsHiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Activities not recommended in April
Winter sports and snowBeach and swimmingAnimal observationBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Svolvær in April last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Svolvær in April 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C3.1 mm
2
Moderate rain at times
1°C5°C2.8 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
2°C4°C3.5 mm
4
Light freezing rain
-2°C1°C0.7 mm1.9 cm
5
Overcast
0°C4°C0.3 mm
6
Overcast
3°C5°C0.0 mm
7
Overcast
3°C4°C0.6 mm
8
Moderate rain at times
3°C5°C2.7 mm
9
Light freezing rain
-3°C-1°C1.3 mm
10
Light freezing rain
-1°C1°C2.2 mm4.3 cm
11
Light freezing rain
-3°C-1°C0.3 mm
12
Overcast
-3°C3°C1.8 mm4.9 cm
13
Partly Cloudy
-2°C2°C0.0 mm
14
Moderate rain at times
1°C3°C3.3 mm1.5 cm
15
Patchy rain nearby
-1°C3°C0.9 mm
16
Cloudy
4°C9°C0.0 mm
17
Overcast
5°C6°C2.4 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C5.0 mm
19
Cloudy
1°C4°C2.7 mm0.5 cm
20
Cloudy
1°C2°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
-1°C2°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
0°C2°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
1°C2°C0.5 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
0°C2°C1.7 mm2.3 cm
25
Patchy rain nearby
1°C2°C1.0 mm
26
Overcast
-1°C2°C0.0 mm
27
Overcast
1°C3°C0.6 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
4°C4°C1.6 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
0°C3°C0.5 mm
30
Light snow showers
1°C4°C0.5 mm0.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Svolvær in April: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Svolvær in April, which places this month 8th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 4°C during the day and 2°C at night, with about 143 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

The sea is only 5°C on average in April. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 12.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Northern or Southern Lights, Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 23/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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