Åre in April

Outside the best window (Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGoodOutside the best window (Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions). Across Sweden: Light evenings, blossom, few crowds; archipelago boats move to summer timetables at month's end.
• JuneGoodOutside the best window (Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions). Across Sweden: Near-endless light and Midsummer; book Midsummer week early or stay in a city.
• JulyGoodOutside the best window (Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions). Across Sweden: Holiday month: archipelago and west coast full, some city restaurants closed, Stockholm hotels cheaper.
• AugustGoodOutside the best window (Winter for skiing; summer for hiking and biking — check current lift dates and snow conditions). Across Sweden: Warm water, crayfish parties and festivals; best month for Kungsleden hiking.

• ÅreHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 9 days
• Central highlands and the High Coast, Sweden · Dalarna, Jämtland (Åre), Höga Kustencool

  Reliable snow December–April for skiing at Åre; lakes and forests at their best June–August.

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.

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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