Month guide · Stockholm · Sweden
Stockholm in April
What April is really like in Stockholm: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with cherry blossom in Kungsträdgården and outdoor cafés reopening on sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 4°C (39°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Stockholm: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (5°C (41°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:33
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:03
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 4°C (39°F)
Spring (March–May). Wintry March gives way to blossom and longer evenings; by May the city is green and the archipelago boats start running more often.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Walpurgis Night — bonfires and choral singing, including at Skansen (30 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Theme park · Djurgården
Gröna Lund
A compact amusement park on the Djurgården waterfront since 1883, with roller coasters, a drop tower with views over the city and gentler rides for small children.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
- Active
Viewpoint · Södermalm
Monteliusvägen and Skinnarviksberget
Bring a drink to Skinnarviksberget on a summer evening and watch the late sunset over Lake Mälaren.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Enskede
Skogskyrkogården
The Woodland Cemetery, designed by Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz from 1917, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where graves lie among pine forest and a meandering path leads to a granite cross and chapels.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Garden · Lidingö
Millesgården
Visit on a sunny day; the sculptures are set against the sky and water and are best seen in good light.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 3°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Stockholm?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Stockholm in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Stockholm?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring arrives with cherry blossom in Kungsträdgården and outdoor cafés reopening on sunny days.
+How warm is Stockholm in April?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.