South Iceland Weather in April

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

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Vík í Mýrdal Höfn Selfoss Hella

Thinking about venturing to South Iceland, 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 to Expect in South Iceland in April

South Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. April in South Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Skaftafell to 8°C (46°F) in Hella. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Hella and -2°C (28°F) in Skaftafell.

To explore the conditions in South Iceland, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 223 mm (8.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Höfn as an example - it receives around 142 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore South Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vík í Mýrdal)

January5°C (41°F) February4°C (39°F) March5°C (41°F) April6°C (43°F) May8°C (46°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November6°C (43°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Iceland in April

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

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 South Iceland

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

Temperature range in South Iceland (April)

Precipitation variation in South Iceland (April)

Höfn

In April Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°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)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
142 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Höfn →

Selfoss

In April Selfoss 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
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Selfoss →

Hella

In April Hella 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
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hella →

Hveragerði

In April Hveragerði 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
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hveragerði →

Laugarvatn

In April Laugarvatn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
165 hours
201 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laugarvatn →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Iceland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vík í Mýrdal 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Höfn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Selfoss 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Hella 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Hveragerði 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Laugarvatn 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

South Iceland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Iceland, Iceland in April?

In April, South Iceland, Iceland generally has poor weather conditions. Höfn sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in South Iceland, Iceland in April?

Höfn averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does South Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in April?

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in South Iceland, Iceland. Average rainfall in Höfn sits around 152 mm (6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit South Iceland, Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Höfn, April may not be the ideal time to visit South Iceland, Iceland.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Höfn.

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