When to go · Kongsberg
Kongsberg in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr for the mine tour (closed outside 18 May–31 Aug).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Norway overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Norway overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr for the mine tour (closed outside 18 May–31 Aug).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Kongsberg's best window: Jun–Aug (mine train open, long days); Feb–Mar for skiing.
- JulyGreatInside Kongsberg's best window: Jun–Aug (mine train open, long days); Feb–Mar for skiing.
- AugustGreatInside Kongsberg's best window: Jun–Aug (mine train open, long days); Feb–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Kongsberg's best window: Jun–Aug (mine train open, long days); Feb–Mar for skiing.
Weather in April
- KongsbergHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 8 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 Kongsberg, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Feb: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr for the mine tour (closed outside 18 May–31 Aug).
February: Inside Kongsberg's best window: Jun–Aug (mine train open, long days); Feb–Mar for skiing.
Kongsberg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings