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Orsa in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake activities, Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Medium; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake activities, Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

OrsaHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sweden overall: Low
Prices · Sweden overall: Medium

Sweden overall: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake activities, Dec–Mar for skiing). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

January: Inside Orsa's best window: Jun–Aug for lake activities, Dec–Mar for skiing.

Orsa: 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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