Sweden Stockholm Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Stockholm is very-high
April is very-high for Stockholm.
Best-value spring month. Walpurgis Eve (April 30) bonfires across Sweden are a folk-tradition highlight.
Travel score
Stockholm April Weather Stats
Avg High
9°C
Avg Low
1°C
Rainy Days
8
30mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
72%
moderate
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
3°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
13 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
8°C
Nighttime
0°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
11 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 9/1°C ideal for walking
- Daylight 14 hours
- Walpurgis bonfires
- Pre-summer pricing
Cons
- Variable weather
- Rain 8 days/month
- Easter premium
April Events & Festivals
- Easter (varies)
- Walpurgis Eve (April 30) — bonfires
Stockholm in April — Full Picture
Best-value spring month. Walpurgis Eve (April 30) bonfires across Sweden are a folk-tradition highlight.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Like Korean mid-April. Light jacket, knit, sneakers, umbrella.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current9.3°C
1.7°C
8/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
21°C
12.7°C
9/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
10.3°C
5°C
10.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
0°C
-4.3°C
9.3/mo
Stockholm Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1° | -5° | 10d·40mm | 1h | 86% | 0 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 0° | -5° | 8d·30mm | 2h | 84% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -2° | 9d·30mm | 4h | 78% | 2 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 9° | 1° | 8d·30mm | 6h | 72% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 15° | 6° | 7d·30mm | 9h | 65% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 20° | 11° | 8d·45mm | 10h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 22° | 14° | 9d·60mm | 9h | 67% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 21° | 13° | 10d·65mm | 7h | 70% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
| 16° | 9° | 10d·55mm | 5h | 76% | 3 | Busy | Peak | |
| 10° | 5° | 11d·50mm | 3h | 82% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 5° | 1° | 11d·55mm | 1h | 87% | 1 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| December (Best) | 1° | -3° | 10d·45mm | 1h | 88% | 0 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Stockholm?
Stockholm in April is very-high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in April?
Stockholm April averages a high of 9°C and a low of 1°C.
Does it rain much in Stockholm in April?
Stockholm April averages 30mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Stockholm in April?
Like Korean mid-April. Light jacket, knit, sneakers, umbrella.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Stockholm in April?
Stockholm April sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 20:20, with 14h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Stockholm in April?
Stockholm April air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Stockholm in April?
In April, Stockholm is great for Gamla Stan + Royal Palace, Vasa + ABBA + Skansen, Walpurgis Eve bonfires.
Is April peak season in Stockholm?
Stockholm April crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.