Weather in April in West Iceland
Considering a trip to West 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 West Iceland in April?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. April in West Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Húsafell to 7°C in Akranes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Akranes and -3°C in Húsafell.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Iceland, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Stykkishólmur with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Saurbær with 101 mm.Average sunshine
The city Borgarnes usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at West Iceland's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Iceland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our West Iceland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In April Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grundarfjordur
In April Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In April Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In April Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Búðardalur
In April Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°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 West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is April the best time to visit West Iceland?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to West Iceland with often poor weather in Borgarnes.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Borgarnes. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in West Iceland.
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