Hafnarfjördur weather in April (Capital Region, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Hafnarfjördur 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, Hafnarfjördur generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°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.

Hafnarfjördur in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Hafnarfjördur. 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 Hafnarfjördur climate page with graphs.

 

Hafnarfjördur, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 36% *  

* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (7 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 Hafnarfjördur 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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