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Sprengisandur weather in April (South Iceland, Iceland)

What does the weather outlook for Sprengisandur look like in April? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of April in Sprengisandur typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Sprengisandur in April usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 130 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Sprengisandur. July generally stands out with 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 Sprengisandur climate page with graphs.

 

Sprengisandur, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29% *  
Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (73 KM, 45 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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