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Tanum in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the coast; May–Sep for the carvings). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Medium; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the coast; May–Sep for the carvings). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

TanumHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sweden overall: Low
Prices · Sweden overall: Medium

Sweden overall: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tanum, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Apr: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
May: 8
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the coast; May–Sep for the carvings). Across Sweden: Thaw and mud; Valborg bonfires on the 30th; the south greens late in the month.

May: Inside Tanum's best window: Jun–Aug for the coast; May–Sep for the carvings.

Tanum: 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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