SeasonMapÅlesund weather in April
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April in Ålesund: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Ålesund · #1085 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ålesund in April
Other months in Ålesund
Ålesund's forum calls June a relatively dry month for the fjord region, though genuinely capable of anything from sunny and warm to cold, windy and rainy. Regulars put typical temperatures in the 8-18°C range, and flag round-the-clock daylight as the real seasonal draw — a wind- and water-resistant jacket is standard advice regardless of what the forecast says.
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Ålesund climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sea temperature | 7°C / 45°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 128 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 27 cm / 10.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ålesund in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyEaster break in Norway, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ålesund's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherÅlesund's weather peaks May–July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ålesund in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sunnmore Alps ski touring
15 Feb – 15 May · usuallySki seasonThe peaks behind town are skied from the water up, which is why people fly here with skins rather than lift passes. Late February to May is when the snow holds and the days are long enough.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ålesund — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ålesund in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Ålesund?
- April in Ålesund: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Ålesund on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Ålesund in April?
- In April, Ålesund averages a daily high of 10.9°C and a low of 0.4°C, with about 128 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ålesund in April?
- Ålesund has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in April.
- Does it snow in Ålesund in April?
- Ålesund sees roughly 27 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — April
Within 300 km: Geiranger's Village closed for winter around 15 Oct – 15 Apr.