Cool
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Iceland in April
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 3°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
3°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
4h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April3°C average high
April is on the cooler side of Iceland's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April86mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Iceland's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4 hours average sun
April is brighter than Iceland's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April6°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April20 weather score
April sits close to Iceland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Iceland
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