Akureyri in April
3.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 2°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
2°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
14Rainy days (73 mm)
14:52 hDaylight
05:47Sunrise · 20:39 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 2°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -3°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in April varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -6°C | 115 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.6 |
| February | -1°C | -7°C | 96 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.9 |
| March | -1°C | -6°C | 97 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.8 |
| April | 2°C | -3°C | 73 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.6 |
| May | 5°C | 0°C | 65 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.5 |
| June | 10°C | 4°C | 61 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 12°C | 7°C | 77 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 12°C | 6°C | 89 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| September | 8°C | 3°C | 115 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.6 |
| October | 3°C | -2°C | 142 mm | 19 | – | – | 2.9 |
| November | 0°C | -5°C | 122 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.6 |
| December | -1°C | -7°C | 122 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Akureyri in April?
Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -3°C.
When is the best time to visit Akureyri?
The best months are July, June, August.