Akranes weather in April (West Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the April weather in Akranes? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Akranes typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

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.

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 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 in April and which places have the best weather 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 Akranes 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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