Ólafsvík weather in April (West Iceland, Iceland)

How is April weather typically in Ólafsvík? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of April in Ólafsvík typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Ólafsvík in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 136 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Ólafsvík. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ólafsvík, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 136 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (50 KM, 31 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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