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April climate

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April in Reykjavík

Iceland · Europe

Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.

Not an ideal month

Mid to late

Daytime high

42°F

Lows around 36°F

Precipitation

16 days/mo

Sun

4.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

Sea temp

43°F

Too cold for swimming

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

42°Ftypical April high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some precipitation is expected this month.

53%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.

4.7 hApril sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryApril Heat feel

Hourly temperature pattern

In April, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 26°.

FreezingVery coldColdNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

28%April Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy April days can feel brisker in open spots.

14 mphApril Breezy

Sea temperature

43°FApril sea temp

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical April day

April late afternoons are around 41°F, and early evening stays near 40°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning39°F

Rain31%

Cloud72%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Midday41°F

Rain36%

Cloud75%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Late afternoon41°F

Rain36%

Cloud76%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening40°F

Rain32%

Cloud72%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Reykjavík with Tromso.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Sea°F

Jan

4.8

0.9

Feb

4.7

1.8

Mar

4.5

3.6

Apr

3.7

4.7

May

3.3

6.2

Jun

2.7

5.4

Jul

3.0

5.5

Aug

3.8

5.0

Sep

5.5

4.2

Oct

4.9

2.7

Nov

4.6

1.3

Dec

4.8

0.4

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%	Sea°F
Jan	38	32	4.8	19	0.9	78	44
Feb	37	31	4.7	17	1.8	77	43
Mar	38	32	4.5	18	3.6	76	43
Apr	42	36	3.7	16	4.7	77	43
May	46	40	3.3	14	6.2	77	45
Jun	51	46	2.7	13	5.4	80	48
Jul	54	49	3.0	13	5.5	83	51
Aug	54	49	3.8	14	5.0	83	53
Sep	50	45	5.5	18	4.2	81	50
Oct	44	39	4.9	16	2.7	80	47
Nov	40	35	4.6	17	1.3	78	46
Dec	38	33	4.8	18	0.4	79	44