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Weather in Spitsbergen for April 2026

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in April - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Spitsbergen in April is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.
    According to Spitsbergen snow forecast for April 2026, 4 snowy days are expected at the beginning of April. The first snowfall for April is expected in Friday, 3 April.

    • Temperatures

  • Expect cooler weather in first days of April 2026 in Spitsbergen with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -9.2 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen at the beginning of April is -7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of -4.4 °C by the end of April.

Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
13
Snow days
Average temperatures
-9°/-16°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
10 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
85 %
Avg humidity

Spitsbergen Weather April

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March
May
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
-6°
2
Cloudy
-3°
3
Patchy moderate snow
-4°
4
Light freezing rain
-6°
5
Overcast
-8°
6
Partly cloudy
-11°
7
Mist
-11°
8
Partly cloudy
-12°
9
Sunny
-11°
10
Patchy moderate snow
-7°
11
Cloudy
-10°
12
Partly cloudy
-12°
13
Overcast
-9°
14
Overcast
-9°
15
Sunny
-12°
16
Moderate snow
-11°
17
Light snow
-8°
18
Light snow
-6°
19
Light freezing rain
-5°
20
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-6°
21
Heavy snow
-5°
22
Light sleet
-4°
23
Overcast
-4°
24
Partly cloudy
-6°
25
Sunny
-5°
26
Sunny
-5°
27
Cloudy
-4°
28
Light freezing rain
-4°
29
Light snow showers
-3°
30
Mist
-4°

Temperatures trend during April in Spitsbergen

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April weather in Spitsbergen day by day

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March May
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 -6° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
2 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
3 Apr. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -4° /-9° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
4 Apr. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-12° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
5 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 -8° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -11° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Apr. Mist
Mist
 -11° /-20° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
8 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -12° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
9 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 -11° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
10 Apr. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -7° /-18° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
11 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -10° /-19° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -12° /-20° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
14 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
15 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 -12° /-21° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Apr. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -11° /-19° 0.9 mm 0.8 cm
17 Apr. Light snow
Light snow
 -8° /-17° 0.1 mm 0 cm
18 Apr. Light snow
Light snow
 -6° /-16° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
19 Apr. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-10° 2.5 mm 1.8 cm
20 Apr. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -6° /-14° 1 mm 0.8 cm
21 Apr. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -5° /-13° 5.4 mm 4.6 cm
22 Apr. Light sleet
Light sleet
 -4° /-9° 7.4 mm 1.1 cm
23 Apr. Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
24 Apr. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -6° /-14° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
26 Apr. Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Apr. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Apr. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-10° 0.1 mm 0 cm
29 Apr. Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 -3° /-9° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
30 Apr. Mist
Mist
 -4° /-11° 0.3 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Spitsbergen in April is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Spitsbergen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Spitsbergen in April - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Spitsbergen during April?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -9° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Spitsbergen during April?

In April, Spitsbergen can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 31.4 mm across approximately 0 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Spitsbergen in April 2026?

Spitsbergen experiences an average snowfall of 18.965 cm during April, occurring over 13 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Spitsbergen during April?

The average wind speed in Spitsbergen during April is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Spitsbergen snow forecast April 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Spitsbergen’s snowy potential this April ❄️
On average, Spitsbergen sees 13 snowy days during April, with approximately 19 cm of total snowfall.

April rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

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