Akranes weather in April (West Iceland, Iceland)

Will it be warm or cold in Akranes this April? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Akranes includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Akranes in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 165 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Akranes, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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.

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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