Weather in Iceland in april 2025

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.



Where to go in Iceland in april?

Where to go in Iceland in april: destination map

Iceland: weather map in april in different regions
Iceland: weather map in april in different regions ©whereandwhen.net

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Where to go in each region in april?

East of Iceland
(Hofn, Vatnajökul National Park, Seyðisfjörður...)
40°F to 41°F6 à 10 days45°F
very bad weather
North of Iceland
(Akureyri, Siglufjördur, Raufarhöfn...)
38°F to 40°F3 à 8 days38°F to 40°F
very bad weather
South of Iceland
(Landmannalaugar, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal...)
32°F to 45°F8 à 12 days47°F
very bad weather
South West of Iceland
(Reykjavík, Grindavík, Keflavík...)
43°F8 à 10 days43°F to 45°F
very bad weather
West of Iceland
(Borgarnes, Snaefellsnes, Ólafsvík...)
40°F to 43°F5 à 9 days38°F to 43°F
very bad weather
Westfjords
(Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Djúpavík...)
36°F to 40°F3 à 9 days40°F to 41°F
very bad weather


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

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

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.


Climate in Iceland in april

Climate in Reykjavík 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 4.1in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.

April
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Sea temperature 43°F
Rainfall 4.1in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(27%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 67%
Length of day 15:07
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Reykjavík in april

Climate in Akureyri in april

In the month of april, the mean temperature in Akureyri is 31°F (maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 23°F). The climate is quite cold there in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 4.8in over 8 days, you will experience some showers throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

April
Average temperature 31°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 23°F
Sea temperature 38°F
Rainfall 4.8in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(26%)
Humidity 93%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 67%
Length of day 15:21
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Akureyri in april

Climate in Borgarnes in april

In april, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F (for an average temperature of 40°F). The climate is rather cold there in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 4.1in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your holidays. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.

April
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 36°F
Sea temperature 42°F
Rainfall 4.1in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(27%)
Humidity 84%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 67%
Length of day 15:10
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Borgarnes in april

Climate in Djúpavík in april

In the month of april, maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in this month. Plan a sweater! With 2.4in over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem during your stay.

April
Average temperature 36°F
Highest temperature 40°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Sea temperature 40°F
Rainfall 2.4in
Number of days with rainfall 3 day(s)
(12%)
Humidity 85%
Daily sunshine hours 13
Cloud cover 63%
Length of day 15:23
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Djúpavík in april

Climate in Grindavík in april

In april, the mean temperature in Grindavík is 41°F (maximum temperature is 43°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 5.8in over 10 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

April
Average temperature 41°F
Highest temperature 43°F
Lowest temperature 40°F
Sea temperature 44°F
Rainfall 5.8in
Number of days with rainfall 10 day(s)
(34%)
Humidity 81%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 68%
Length of day 15:04
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Grindavík in april


All cities in Iceland in april

Reykjavík in aprilvery bad weather
Akureyri in aprilvery bad weather
Borgarnes in aprilvery bad weather
Djúpavík in aprilvery bad weather
Grindavík in aprilvery bad weather
Hofn in aprilvery bad weather
Ísafjörður in aprilvery bad weather
Landmannalaugar in aprilvery bad weather
Ólafsvík in aprilvery bad weather
Patreksfjörður in aprilvery bad weather
Raufarhöfn in aprilvery bad weather
Selfoss in aprilvery bad weather
Seyðisfjörður in aprilvery bad weather
Siglufjördur in aprilvery bad weather
Snaefellsnes in aprilvery bad weather
Vatnajökul National Park in aprilvery bad weather
Vík í Mýrdal in aprilvery bad weather
Arnarstapi in aprilvery bad weather
Asbyrgi Canyon in aprilvery bad weather
Askja in aprilvery bad weather
Borgarfjörður eystri in aprilvery bad weather
Dettifoss in aprilvery 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.


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