Kópavogur weather in April (Capital Region, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Kópavogur in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Kópavogur typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°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.

Kópavogur in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Kópavogur. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kópavogur, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 7°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (2 KM, 1 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 Kópavogur 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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