Álftanes weather in April (Capital Region, Iceland)

How is the weather in Álftanes in April? 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, Álftanes typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Álftanes in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 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 Álftanes. June and July typically offer 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 Álftanes climate page with graphs.

 

Álftanes, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (6 KM, 4 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 Álftanes 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

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