When to go · Espoo
Espoo in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- SeptemberGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in April
- EspooHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Espoo, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Jan: 10
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
January: Inside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Espoo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings