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Capital Region Weather in April

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

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Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjördur Mosfellsbær

Are you planning a trip a to Capital Region, Iceland in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Capital Region in April

Capital Region, Iceland is a region in Iceland. April in Capital Region generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Reykjavík.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Capital Region, Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Álftanes with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Mosfellsbær with 111 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Reykjavík gets approximately 165 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Capital Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Region — 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 Capital Region in April

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

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 Capital Region

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

Temperature range in Capital Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Capital Region (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 poor 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
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Reykjavík →

Kópavogur

In April Kópavogur 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 poor 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)
110 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kópavogur →

Hafnarfjördur

In April Hafnarfjördur 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 poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°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
127 mm (5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hafnarfjördur →

Mosfellsbær

In April Mosfellsbær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mosfellsbær →

Garðabær

In April Garðabær 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 poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°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)
111 mm (4.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Capital Region, in Iceland.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Reykjavík 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Kópavogur 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Hafnarfjördur 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Mosfellsbær 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Garðabær 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Álftanes 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

Capital Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Capital Region, Iceland in April?

Expect poor weather across Capital Region, Iceland in April. The popular destination of Reykjavík averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Capital Region, Iceland in April?

Daytime temperatures in Reykjavík peak at roughly 7°C (45°F) in April, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Capital Region, Iceland get a lot of rain in April?

Reykjavík typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Capital Region, Iceland.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Capital Region, Iceland?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Capital Region, Iceland with often poor weather in Reykjavík.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Reykjavík. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Capital Region.

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