Iceland in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?

How is the climate in Iceland in april? Is it the perfect time to go to Grindavík and Akureyri? Check this with weather averages and informations below.

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Weather in Iceland in april 2021

Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of april for most popular cities in Iceland. These datas are statistics for april from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.

Weather details in april

Temperatures continue to climb during the month of April. However the weather is still bad and the north often knows snowfall while in the south, the climatic conditions change as the month goes by. Sometimes the climate throughout April in Iceland is rainy, sometimes it becomes snowy. Be that as it may, with the persistent harshness of winter, the climate in Iceland remains unfavorable.

April in Reykjavik and South-western Iceland

Midday is relatively mild, as it is possible to have temperatures higher than 6° C. It is also noted that the days, with temperatures below zero, are few in number. However, the first days of the month experience an increased alternation of rain and snow. It is therefore necessary to wait until the end of the month to enjoy longer sunshine.

April in Akureyri and Northern Iceland

Unlike Reykjavik which is rainy, Akureyri is drier. The sky is cloudy and ends up favoring snowfall. It is still cold in the north because the temperature is rising rather slowly. Towards the end of the month however, one can expect more beautiful weather, with a climate in Iceland throughout April that is less unfavorable. This month sees in fact, more days with cloud thinnings.

Weather in march in Iceland

Weather in may in Iceland

Organised tours and trips in Iceland in april

Where to go in Iceland in april?

Where to go in Iceland in april: destination map

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Where should you go in Iceland in april when it comes to the weather?

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The climate in Iceland in april is very bad across the board.

April is one of the worst month for traveling to Iceland. The climate in Húsavík, Ísafjörður, Selfoss, Keflavík, Mývatn, Hofn, Eyjafjallajökull, Reykjavik, Akureyri and Grindavík and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of being you soak in the rain very often wherever you go.

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Climate in Iceland in april

Climate in Reykjavik in april

In the month of april, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 4.7in over 17 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.

	March	April	May
Average temperature	36°F	40°F	45°F
Highest temperature	40°F	43°F	49°F
Lowest temperature	34°F	36°F	41°F
Sea temperature	42°F	43°F	45°F
Rainfall	6.3in	4.7in	3.9in
Number of days with rainfall	17 day(s) (55%)	17 day(s) (57%)	13 day(s) (42%)
Humidity	85%	85%	84%
Daily sunshine hours	8	12	16
Cloud cover	67%	67%	61%
Length of day	11:40	15:04	18:22
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	very bad	very bad	very bad

more information about the climate in Reykjavik in april

Climate in Akureyri in april

In the month of april, the mean temperature in Akureyri is 31°F (maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 25°F). The climate is quite cold there in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3.6in over 17 days, you will experience some showers throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

	March	April	May
Average temperature	27°F	31°F	38°F
Highest temperature	32°F	36°F	45°F
Lowest temperature	22°F	25°F	32°F
Sea temperature	37°F	38°F	40°F
Rainfall	4.8in	3.6in	3.7in
Number of days with rainfall	21 day(s) (67%)	17 day(s) (56%)	16 day(s) (52%)
Humidity	95%	94%	91%
Daily sunshine hours	9	13	17
Cloud cover	70%	66%	63%
Length of day	11:39	15:17	19:01
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	very bad	very bad	very bad

more information about the climate in Akureyri in april

Climate in Eyjafjallajökull in april

In april, the mean temperature in Eyjafjallajökull is 43°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in the month of april. Plan a sweater! With 5.6in over 18 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.

	March	April	May
Average temperature	41°F	43°F	45°F
Highest temperature	43°F	45°F	49°F
Lowest temperature	38°F	40°F	43°F
Rainfall	7.7in	5.6in	3.5in
Number of days with rainfall	20 day(s) (65%)	18 day(s) (61%)	14 day(s) (45%)
Humidity	78%	81%	82%
Daily sunshine hours	8	12	16
Cloud cover	63%	60%	53%
Length of day	11:41	14:59	18:11
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	very bad	very bad	bad

more information about the climate in Eyjafjallajökull in april

Climate in Grindavík in april

In april, the mean temperature in Grindavík is 41°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 40°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in this month. Plan a sweater! With 4.4in over 18 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

	March	April	May
Average temperature	40°F	41°F	45°F
Highest temperature	41°F	45°F	49°F
Lowest temperature	38°F	40°F	43°F
Sea temperature	43°F	44°F	46°F
Rainfall	5.8in	4.4in	3.7in
Number of days with rainfall	18 day(s) (58%)	18 day(s) (59%)	14 day(s) (46%)
Humidity	80%	82%	83%
Daily sunshine hours	8	12	16
Cloud cover	68%	68%	59%
Length of day	11:41	15:01	18:16
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	very bad	very bad	bad

more information about the climate in Grindavík in april

Climate in Hofn in april

In april, the mean temperature in Hofn is 40°F (maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in the month of april. Plan to cover you well! With 5.6in over 15 days, you will experience some showers during your holidays. But this is rather moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.

	March	April	May
Average temperature	38°F	40°F	43°F
Highest temperature	41°F	41°F	47°F
Lowest temperature	36°F	36°F	40°F
Sea temperature	43°F	45°F	45°F
Rainfall	6.6in	5.6in	3.7in
Number of days with rainfall	17 day(s) (56%)	15 day(s) (49%)	12 day(s) (40%)
Humidity	83%	85%	85%
Daily sunshine hours	9	12	16
Cloud cover	58%	56%	52%
Length of day	11:40	15:04	18:25
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	very bad	very bad	very bad

more information about the climate in Hofn in april

All cities in Iceland in april

Reykjavik in april	very bad weather
Akureyri in april	very bad weather
Eyjafjallajökull in april	very bad weather
Grindavík in april	very bad weather
Hofn in april	very bad weather
Húsavík in april	very bad weather
Ísafjörður in april	very bad weather
Keflavík in april	very bad weather
Mývatn in april	very bad weather
Selfoss in april	very bad weather
Akranes in april	very bad weather
Borgarnes in april	very bad weather
Dalvik in april	very bad weather
Egilsstaðir in april	very bad weather
Hveragerdi in april	very bad weather
Kopavogur in april	very bad weather
Mosfellsbaer in april	very bad weather
Seltjarnarnes in april	very bad weather
Vestmannaeyjar (Vestmann island) in april	very bad weather
Vogar in april	very bad weather

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Weather data for Iceland in april:

Weather data for Iceland in april is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Iceland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Iceland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Iceland.