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Kautokeino in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights)). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Norway overall
Prices: Medium; Norway overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNorway month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights)). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

KautokeinoHighs around 1 °C (34 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 34 °F (1 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Norway overall: Low
Prices · Norway overall: Medium

Norway overall: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kautokeino, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Night low
Apr: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Jan: -25 °C (−13 °F)−13 °F (-25 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
Jan: 6
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights)). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.

January: Inside Kautokeino's best window: May–Jul (midnight sun) and Sep–Mar (northern lights).

Kautokeino: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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