Your April weather guide
CoolWeather in Norwegian Fjords in April
April in the Norwegian Fjords suits a cool-weather trip, not a warm spring break. Expect daytime highs around 9°C, nights near 2°C and about 16 rainy days across the month. Go if you are happy to dress warmly and keep outdoor plans flexible. The main benefit is the long daylight; the catch is that neither the air nor the sea feels warm, and rain needs to be part of your packing and planning.
Long-term climate averages for Bergen, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Norwegian Fjords, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Bergen.
- Average daytime high
- 8.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 13°C
- Average night-time low
- 2.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -1°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -4.8°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 5.7°C
- year to year: 5°C to 6°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.7h
- 33% of 14.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 16
- 133 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 20.2°C
- 2019-04-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- -6.6°C
- 2015-04-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 6 min
- 1083 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Norwegian Fjords. Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Norwegian Fjords is 4.8°C cooler by day and 2.9°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Norwegian Fjords peaks at 8.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 13.3°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 2.2°C; one night in ten drops to -1.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 20.2°C (2019-04-25) and the coldest night -6.6°C (2015-04-02).
Rain in April
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 16 days with 1 mm or more, 133 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2013 with 232 mm, the driest 2019 with 29 mm. Humidity averages 79%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 5.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 5.1°C to 6.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (15.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:20 and sets about 20:57 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 67%.
Is April a good time to visit Norwegian Fjords?
April is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Norwegian Fjords on our scoring are May, July, June.
Cool days and colder evenings
April is noticeably cooler here than in London, where the average daytime high is 13.5°C. In the fjords, a mild afternoon is possible: the warmest 10% of days reach 13.3°C or more. That is still weather for layers rather than a reliable chance to sit outside in short sleeves. Bring a warm mid-layer and a waterproof outer layer, with something warmer for evenings. The coldest 10% of nights fall to -1.3°C or below, so do not pack as though winter cold has entirely passed. This month suits travellers who are comfortable spending time outdoors in chilly conditions and can adjust their plans when the temperature drops.
Plenty of daylight, but plan around rain
There are about 14.3 hours of daylight, giving you room to move outdoor plans around rather than committing to a fixed time. Sunshine averages about 4.7 hours a day, though, so long days should not be mistaken for consistently sunny ones. With about 16 rainy days, waterproof footwear and a proper rain jacket are more useful than packing mainly for dry weather. Keep your plans flexible enough to make use of brighter spells, and allow for time indoors when conditions are less appealing. April is a reasonable choice if rain feels like an inconvenience you can work around; it is less suitable if dry outdoor days are central to the trip.
A little perspective
Norwegian Fjords through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4°C | -1.2°C | 6.1°C | 1.3 | 247 | 20 | 0% |
| February | 2.7°C | -1.7°C | 5.1°C | 2.1 | 209 | 17 | 0% |
| March | 4.7°C | -0.4°C | 4.7°C | 3.0 | 192 | 18 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 8.7°C | 2.2°C | 5.7°C | 4.7 | 133 | 16 | 0% |
| Maybest | 12.3°C | 5.5°C | 8.7°C | 6.7 | 117 | 14 | 0% |
| Junebest | 15.1°C | 8.9°C | 11.7°C | 6.1 | 118 | 14 | 1% |
| Julybest | 17.1°C | 11.3°C | 14.1°C | 5.3 | 149 | 16 | 3% |
| August | 17.1°C | 11.4°C | 15.3°C | 4.3 | 186 | 17 | 2% |
| September | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 13.6°C | 3.3 | 245 | 18 | 0% |
| October | 9.7°C | 5.1°C | 11.3°C | 2.5 | 258 | 19 | 0% |
| November | 5.4°C | 1.7°C | 9.3°C | 1.6 | 256 | 19 | 0% |
| December | 3.0°C | -0.7°C | 7.5°C | 1.2 | 269 | 20 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Norwegian Fjords in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Norwegian Fjords hot in April?
Norwegian Fjords is cool in April: the average daytime high is 8.7°C and nights average 2.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in April.
Can you swim in the sea in Norwegian Fjords in April?
The sea around Norwegian Fjords averages 5.7°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 5°C to 6°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Norwegian Fjords in April?
Norwegian Fjords sees about 16 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 133 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2013 (232 mm) and the driest was 2019 (29 mm).
How sunny is Norwegian Fjords in April?
Norwegian Fjords gets around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 14.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Norwegian Fjords compare with the UK in April?
Norwegian Fjords is on average 4.8°C cooler than London by day in April (8.7°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Norwegian Fjords?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Norwegian Fjords reached 20.2°C on 2019-04-25, and the coldest night dropped to -6.6°C on 2015-04-02.
Can you swim in the fjords in April?
The sea averages 5.7°C, which is cold rather than merely bracing. April is not a good choice for a holiday built around comfortable swimming. Treat time by the water as a warmly dressed activity, not a warm-weather beach day.
Would a later month be a better choice?
May, July and June are the strongest months overall for weather here. April is cool and wet, so choosing a later month makes sense if weather is your main deciding factor. That does not make April unsuitable, but it calls for warmer clothing and flexible plans.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 2 h 6 min, putting the region within short-haul reach. The relatively short flight is a practical advantage, but pack for colder conditions than London's April weather rather than assuming a similar spring feel.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Bergen. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C