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Vilhelmina in April

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

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°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 (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for hiking). 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

VilhelminaHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °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 Vilhelmina, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Night low
Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -20 °C (−4 °F)−4 °F (-20 °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 (Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for hiking). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

January: Inside Vilhelmina's best window: Dec–Mar for ski, Jun–Aug for hiking.

Vilhelmina: 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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