Iceland in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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.
Average weather in april in Reykjavík
very bad weather 133.4cm
Weather at 6am
3°C
Cloudy
37% of time
20%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
5°C
Cloudy
33% of time
18%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
5°C
Cloudy
32% of time
18%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
3°C
21%
19%
19%
18%
Where to go in Iceland in april?
Where to go in Iceland in april: destination map
Where to go in each region in april?
| East of Iceland (Hofn, Vatnajökul National Park, Seyðisfjörður...) | 4°C to 5°C | 6 à 10 days | 7°C | very bad weather |
| North of Iceland (Akureyri, Siglufjördur, Raufarhöfn...) | 3°C to 4°C | 3 à 8 days | 3°C to 4°C | very bad weather |
| South of Iceland (Landmannalaugar, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal...) | -0°C to 7°C | 8 à 12 days | 8°C | very bad weather |
| South West of Iceland (Reykjavík, Grindavík, Keflavík...) | 6°C | 8 à 10 days | 6°C to 7°C | very bad weather |
| West of Iceland (Borgarnes, Snaefellsnes, Ólafsvík...) | 4°C to 6°C | 5 à 9 days | 3°C to 6°C | very bad weather |
| Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Djúpavík...) | 2°C to 4°C | 3 à 9 days | 4°C to 5°C | 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 6°C and minimum temperature is 2°C (for an average temperature of 4°C). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city in this month. Plan to cover you well! With 104mm 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 | 4°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 6°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 2°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 6°C | ||
| Rainfall | 104mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Akureyri in april
In the month of april, the mean temperature in Akureyri is -1°C (maximum temperature is 3°C and minimum temperature is -5°C). The climate is quite cold there in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 122mm 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 | -1°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -5°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 3.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 122mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Borgarnes in april
In april, maximum temperature is 6°C and minimum temperature is 2°C (for an average temperature of 4°C). The climate is rather cold there in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 104mm 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 | 4°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 6°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 2°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 5.2°C | ||
| Rainfall | 104mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Djúpavík in april
In the month of april, maximum temperature is 4°C and minimum temperature is -0°C (for an average temperature of 2°C). The climate is quite cold in this city in this month. Plan a sweater! With 60mm over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem during your stay.
| April | |||
| Average temperature | 2°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 4°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 4°C | ||
| Rainfall | 60mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Grindavík in april
In april, the mean temperature in Grindavík is 5°C (maximum temperature is 6°C and minimum temperature is 4°C). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in this month. Plan a sweater! With 148mm over 10 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| April | |||
| Average temperature | 5°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 6°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 4°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 6.4°C | ||
| Rainfall | 148mm | ||
| 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 |
All cities in Iceland in april
| Reykjavík in april | very bad weather |
| Akureyri in april | very bad weather |
| Borgarnes in april | very bad weather |
| Djúpavík in april | very bad weather |
| Grindavík in april | very bad weather |
| Hofn in april | very bad weather |
| Ísafjörður in april | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in april | very bad weather |
| Ólafsvík in april | very bad weather |
| Patreksfjörður in april | very bad weather |
| Raufarhöfn in april | very bad weather |
| Selfoss in april | very bad weather |
| Seyðisfjörður in april | very bad weather |
| Siglufjördur in april | very bad weather |
| Snaefellsnes in april | very bad weather |
| Vatnajökul National Park in april | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in april | very bad weather |
| Arnarstapi in april | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in april | very bad weather |
| Askja in april | very bad weather |
| Borgarfjörður eystri in april | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in april | very bad weather |
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.