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Iceland Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iceland in April.

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Planning a journey to Iceland this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Iceland in April

April in Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C (36°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 8°C (46°F) in Hella. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Hella and -4°C (25°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit.

To explore the conditions in Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 223 mm (8.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Reykjavík receives about 165 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iceland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Reykjavík)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May11°C (52°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August15°C (59°F) September12°C (54°F) October8°C (46°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iceland in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iceland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Iceland?

Temperature range in Iceland (April)

Precipitation variation in Iceland (April)

Reykjavík

In April Reykjavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Reykjavík →

Akureyri

In April Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
125 hours
169 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Akureyri →

Keflavík

In April Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Keflavík →

Höfn

In April Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
142 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Höfn →

Selfoss

In April Selfoss generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Selfoss →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iceland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Akureyri 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Keflavík 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Vík í Mýrdal 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Ísafjörður 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Húsavík 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Iceland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iceland in April?

In April, Iceland generally has less favorable weather conditions. Reykjavík sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Iceland in April?

Reykjavík averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Iceland get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Iceland. Average rainfall in Reykjavík sits around 109 mm (4.3 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Iceland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Iceland due to the typically less favorable weather in Reykjavík.

On average, the best time to visit Iceland is in June and July with generally good weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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