When to go · Stokmarknes
Stokmarknes in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (June–August (tourist office open, mild weather)). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Norway overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Norway overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (June–August (tourist office open, mild weather)). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Stokmarknes's best window: June–August (tourist office open, mild weather).
- JulyGreatInside Stokmarknes's best window: June–August (tourist office open, mild weather).
- AugustGreatInside Stokmarknes's best window: June–August (tourist office open, mild weather).
- MayGoodOutside the best window (June–August (tourist office open, mild weather)). Across Norway: Fruit blossom in Hardanger, 17 May celebrations; mountain roads still closed early in the month.
Weather in April
- StokmarknesHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 5 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 Stokmarknes, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jun: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
Jun: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 0
April: Outside the best window (June–August (tourist office open, mild weather)). Across Norway: Thaw in the south, ski touring in the north; Svalbard snowmobile season.
June: Inside Stokmarknes's best window: June–August (tourist office open, mild weather).
Stokmarknes: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings