Reykjavík in April

4.3out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 6°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

6°CAvg high
1°CAvg low
15Rainy days (90 mm)
14:40 hDaylight
06:08Sunrise · 20:48 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 6°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 days)

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 (±4.6 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

2° -3° J 2° -3° F 3° -2° M 6° 1° A 9° 4° M 12° 7° J 14° 9° J 13° 9° A 11° 6° S 7° 2° O 4° 0° N 2° -2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 2°C-3°C124 mm 18– – 2.9
February 2°C-3°C123 mm 17– – 3.1
March 3°C-2°C114 mm 17– – 3.3
April 6°C1°C90 mm 15– – 4.3
May 9°C4°C83 mm 15– – 5.1
June 12°C7°C69 mm 13– – 5.8
July 14°C9°C76 mm 13– – 6.0
August 13°C9°C93 mm 15– – 5.7
September 11°C6°C126 mm 17– – 4.8
October 7°C2°C111 mm 15– – 4.5
November 4°C0°C113 mm 16– – 3.7
December 2°C-2°C124 mm 17– – 3.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Reykjavík in April?

Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 1°C.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?

The best months are July, June, August.