Weather in April in North Iceland
Thinking about venturing to North Iceland this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Iceland in April?
North Iceland is a region in Iceland. April in North Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 5°C in Raufarhöfn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Raufarhöfn and -4°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit. In numerous regions in Iceland, April is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 61 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Dalvík with 95 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 125 hours of sunlight anticipated in Akureyri. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Iceland in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in North Iceland?
Akureyri
In April Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Húsavík
In April Húsavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Laugar
In April Laugar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Blönduós
In April Blönduós generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Siglufjörður
In April Siglufjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Iceland, in Iceland.
Is April the best time to visit North Iceland?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to North Iceland with often poor weather in Akureyri.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Akureyri.
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