Temperatures in April
It's cold in April in Hammerfest with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 2°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hammerfest in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Hammerfest with very cold temperatures, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights close to -2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 4°C, with nights close to 1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Hammerfest will be around 4°C, with nights close to 0°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Hammerfest is 6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 47 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 23 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 35% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Hammerfest. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Hammerfest in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
3°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
6°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
47 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 7 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
23 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
12 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature records for Hammerfest in April
With 12°C, Hammerfest hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -10°C to a high of 6°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Hammerfest
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Hammerfest, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Hammerfest
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Hammerfest, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Hammerfest.
Daily Snowfall in April in Hammerfest
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in April in Hammerfest, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in April.
Daily UV Index in April in Hammerfest
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Hammerfest, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Hammerfest Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Hammerfest, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Hammerfest Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Hammerfest, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in April in Hammerfest per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in April in Hammerfest, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in April for Hammerfest
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Average Weather in Hammerfest by Month
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