When to go · Kuopio
Kuopio in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko). 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
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko). 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 Kuopio's best window: Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko.
- JulyGreatInside Kuopio's best window: Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko.
- AugustGreatInside Kuopio's best window: Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko.
- FebruaryGreatInside Kuopio's best window: Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko.
Weather in April
- KuopioHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 7 days
- Lakeland, Finland · Tampere, Savonlinna, Kuopio, Kolicool
Colder winters, warmer summers; lakes freeze solid for skating and skiing in February–March. Mosquitoes in June–July.
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 Kuopio, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Night low
Apr: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7 (better)
Feb: 8
Crowds
Apr: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Feb: 0
April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.
February: Inside Kuopio's best window: Jun–Aug (lakes, cruises, long days); Feb–Mar for snow and skiing at Tahko.
Kuopio: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket