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Westfjords Weather in April

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

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

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

What to Expect in the Westfjords in April

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. April in the Westfjords generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Ísafjörður. April is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Drangsnes with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Suðureyri with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Explore the Westfjords by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Westfjords - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ísafjörður)

January2°C (36°F) February1°C (34°F) March1°C (34°F) April3°C (37°F) May6°C (43°F) June9°C (48°F) July12°C (54°F) This monthAugust11°C (52°F) September9°C (48°F) October5°C (41°F) November3°C (37°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in April

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

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 the Westfjords

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

Temperature range in the Westfjords (April)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (April)

Ísafjörður

In April Ísafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In April Flateyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In April Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In April Súðavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In April Þingeyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Þingeyri →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Westfjords, in Iceland.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Flateyri 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Patreksfjörður 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Súðavík 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Þingeyri 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Hólmavík 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

The Westfjords weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, the Westfjords, Iceland generally has less favorable weather conditions. Ísafjörður sees daytime temperatures near 3°C (37°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

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

In Ísafjörður, the average daytime high in April is 3°C (37°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Not particularly. Ísafjörður averages just 90 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Westfjords, Iceland.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to the Westfjords, Iceland with often less favorable weather in Ísafjörður.

On average, the best time to visit the Westfjords, Iceland is in July and August with generally mixed weather in Ísafjörður.

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