April · Norway
Best time to visit Ålesund in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ålesund in April
Average temperature 6°C, 118 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Ålesund scores 7.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 118 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ålesund is an Art Nouveau town built across islands on Norway's west coast, with Mount Aksla above the centre.
April in Ålesund — reliably good (5th best month)
Expect 6°C (42°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
118 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in April?
- In April, Ålesund averages 6°C, 118 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Ålesund?
- April earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ålesund in April?
- Expect about 118 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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