Skálafell weather in April (South Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the April weather in Skálafell? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Skálafell typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Skálafell in April usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skálafell, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in April

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in April and which places have the best weather 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 Skálafell in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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