Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Stockholm in April
Stockholm sees its driest month, with just 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain, highs of 49°F (9°C) and lows of 34°F (1°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (37 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 34°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.5 in (37 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 44/100 in March to 61/100.
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Stockholm in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Stortorget
Gamla Stan's oldest square, ringed by colored merchant houses.
Why now April scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Monteliusvägen
Cliffside walkway with views over Riddarfjärden and City Hall.
Why now Highs near 49°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Fotografiska
Photography museum in an old customs house with a top-floor café.
Pelikan
Wood-paneled beer hall serving Swedish home cooking since 1904.
Vete-Katten
Classic konditori since 1928 for coffee and cardamom buns.
Nearby in April
- Tallinn in April~235 mi · highs 44°F, 1.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Helsinki in April~246 mi · highs 41°F, 1.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Oslo in April~259 mi · highs 50°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Riga in April~275 mi · highs 49°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Stockholm in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Stockholm?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Stockholm in April?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in April?
Not much: about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.2 in (666 mm).
What should I pack for Stockholm in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Stockholm in April?
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