Reykjavík weather in April (Capital Region, Iceland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Reykjavík this April? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Reykjavík typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 7°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 165 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjavík. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in Iceland in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 7°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Reykjavík.

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