April on Kungsleden still feels wintry. Skies are often overcast, with frequent snow showers and occasional heavier bursts, broken by short brighter spells. Days tend to sit near freezing, while nights are commonly much colder, especially in the far north and on higher ground. Farther south, brief milder spells creep in and some mixed precipitation appears, but snowfall remains widespread. Overall it is a cold, cloudy month with unsettled conditions rather than a clear shift to spring.
Starting in the far north, the trail sees frequent light to moderate snowfall with some heavier pulses. Overcast skies dominate, though there are brief windows of partial sun. Temperatures generally stay below freezing by day and drop well below at night, with the highest ground feeling the sharpest cold.
Through the open valleys and passes farther south, snow showers continue to pass through, alternating with calmer, clearer interludes. Even on brighter days, fresh snow is common, and nights remain hard-freezing. Cloud cover thickens again whenever new bands of snow move in.
Approaching the big lakes and adjacent valleys, the pattern is unsettled: repeated rounds of moderate to heavy snow, then quieter lulls. Some afternoons in the lower terrain nudge milder, but new snow often returns under widespread cloud. Visibility and light improve briefly between systems before the next wave.
In the forested middle reaches, overcast skies remain the baseline with intermittent snow. Lower sections occasionally see drizzle or light rain mixing in, a sign of milder air sliding through, but most precipitation still falls as snow. Clear spells are short and quickly give way to new showers.
South of the midpoint, longer cloudy stretches are punctuated by snowfall, with occasional springlike breaks bringing brighter skies. Precipitation toggles between snow and light rain in the valleys, yet nighttime temperatures often dip back below freezing. The overall feel stays damp and cool despite these softer windows.
On the final high plateaus and into the southern end, the alternation continues: several episodes of moderate to heavy snow are still possible, especially on exposed ground, but there are also clearer, slightly milder days. The month closes in a wintry mode overall, with temperatures mostly below freezing, briefly lifting a little above in sheltered southern valleys during the day.
If you find this site useful, please consider supporting it.
Starting two weeks before your Camino begins, we’ll email you an updated weather forecast for each day of your journey, based on the newest data. Stay prepared for whatever the trail may bring!
Would you like me to add a new feature to the app? Or did you notice that something isn't working the way it should? Please Let me know!