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Weather in April in North Iceland

Considering a trip to North Iceland this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.

For specific regional insights in North Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

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

Akureyri enjoys a balanced 125 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North Iceland climate page.

Where to go in North Iceland in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the North Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our North Iceland's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Akureyri
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
0°C 
-6°C 
77 hours 
105 mm 
17 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
125 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
6°C 
-0°C 
169 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Akureyri

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.

Húsavík
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
77 hours 
98 mm 
16 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
125 hours 
77 mm 
13 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
169 hours 
71 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Húsavík

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.

Laugar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
2°C 
-5°C 
77 hours 
90 mm 
16 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
125 hours 
74 mm 
13 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
8°C 
1°C 
169 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Laugar

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.

Blönduós
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
2°C 
-3°C 
85 mm 
19 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
68 mm 
16 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
63 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Blönduós

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.

Siglufjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
2°C 
-2°C 
77 hours 
116 mm 
18 days 
poor 
4°C 
-1°C 
125 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
6°C 
2°C 
169 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Siglufjörður

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in North Iceland.

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