Skálafell weather in April (South Iceland, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Skálafell during April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Skálafell generally includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Skálafell in April usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 142 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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