Reykjavík weather in April (Capital Region, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Reykjavík in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Reykjavík generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°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.

Reykjavík in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 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 Reykjavík in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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