Reykjahlíð weather in April (North Iceland, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Reykjahlíð for April? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Reykjahlíð generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Reykjahlíð in April usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Reykjahlíð. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykjahlíð climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in April

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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