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Hemsedal in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.

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; Norway overall
Prices: Medium; Norway overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNorway month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing). 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

HemsedalHighs 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 · 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 Hemsedal, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °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: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.

January: Inside Hemsedal's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing.

Hemsedal: 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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