When to go · Joensuu
Joensuu in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock). 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 Joensuu's best window: Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock.
- JulyGreatInside Joensuu's best window: Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock.
- AugustGreatInside Joensuu's best window: Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock.
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Weather in April
- JoensuuHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 8 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 Joensuu, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jun: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
Jun: 11
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
June: Inside Joensuu's best window: Jun–Aug, plus early Jul for Ilosaarirock.
Joensuu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings