Kópavogur weather in April (Capital Region, Iceland)

Is Kópavogur a good destination in April, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In April, Kópavogur tends to experience 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

Kópavogur in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 165 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Water Temperature 7°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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