Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in April (Iceland)

Curious about the April weather in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in April falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of snow/rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 142 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon climate page with graphs.

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in April

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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