April weather forecast
Russia

April symbolises the arrival of spring in Russia, bringing a considerable increase in temperatures across the country. However, the weather can still be unpredictable, with alternating periods of warmth and cold spells.

In the frigid regions of Siberia, April introduces some warmth, yet temperatures remain in the negative. Oymyakon, for instance, experiences a significant rise in temperature, but it continues to hover from -16°C (3.2°F) to -3°C (26.6°F). Other parts of Siberia also experience similar weather, indicating a departure from the severe winter temperatures.

Central Russia, including major cities such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg, witness a noticeable shift in weather during April. Moscow's average temperatures range from 3°C (37.4°F) to 11°C (51.8°F), whereas Saint Petersburg experiences temperatures from 1°C (33.8°F) to 9°C (48.2°F). The snow cover typically dissipates by mid-April, revealing the greening landscapes of the imminent spring.

In the south, along the Black Sea coast, temperatures continue their upward trend. In cities like Sochi, average temperatures rise considerably, ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 16°C (60.8°F). Occasional rainfall may occur, reflecting the onset of spring.

Daylight hours continue to increase across the country in April, as Russia heads towards the summer solstice. Even the northern cities, previously enveloped in the Polar Night, enjoy significantly longer daylight hours, a sign of the encroaching spring and impending summer.

Precipitation during April can take the form of both rain and snow, reflecting the transitional nature of the month. The northern and central parts of the country can still experience occasional snow showers, particularly in early April. However, as the month progresses, rainfall starts to dominate, marking the change of seasons.

As Russia transitions from April to May, temperatures rise substantially, giving way to more favourable weather conditions. While April can still bring a taste of winter chill, it predominantly signals the awakening of the vast country after the long, cold winter.

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• Moscow - April »
  April in Moscow welcomes the spring season in full bloom with mild temperatures and increased rainy days. In Moscow, in April, during 9 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Saint Petersburg - April »
  In Saint Petersburg in April, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of April, in Saint Petersburg, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 20:53 MSK.
• Novosibirsk - April »
  With the onset of April, Novosibirsk's weather experiences a distinct temperature rise, moving from a subzero cold -1.9°C (28.6°F) in March to a chilly 8.1°C (46.6°F). On the first day of April in Novosibirsk, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:05.
• Yekaterinburg - April »
  In April, Yekaterinburg begins to shake off its winter blanket as snowfall days decrease from 14 in March to just 4, heralding the start of the city's green season. In Yekaterinburg, during April, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
• Kazan - April »
  In Kazan during April, snow falls for 6 days. In April, in Kazan, snow falls for 6 days.
• Nizhny Novgorod - April »
  In Nizhny Novgorod during April, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Nizhny Novgorod during April, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Samara - April »
  In Samara, during April, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. During 4.3 snowfall days, in April, Samara aggregates 28mm (1.1") of snow.
• Omsk - April »
  In Omsk in April, during 3.9 snowfall days, 28mm (1.1") of snow is typically accumulated. In Omsk, in April, during 3.9 snowfall days, 28mm (1.1") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Rostov-on-Don - April »
  On the first day of April in Rostov-on-Don sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:50. In Rostov-on-Don, in April, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ufa - April »
  In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:53. As April arrives, Ufa's weather displays a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from March's subzero cold -1°C (30.2°F) to a cool 11°C (51.8°F).
• Krasnoyarsk - April »
  In Krasnoyarsk during April, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of snow. In Krasnoyarsk, in April, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 89mm (3.5") of snow.