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Reykjavik in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Reykjavik in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Reykjavik in April 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Reykjavik in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +43°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 72 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Reykjavik has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Reykjavik in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Reykjavik for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +45°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +46°F.

Is Reykjavik warm or cold in April?

Reykjavik is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Reykjavik:

Climate in Reykjavik in April

Reykjavik weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+37°F+43°F+50°F
Min. temperature
0°F+7°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+54°F+59°F+66°F
Rainfall
66 mm72 mm81 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
76%74%72%
Air pressure
1001 HPa1008 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
434
Cloudy days
181817
Rainy days
6810
Snowy days
310

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +43°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 72 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in March to 3 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Reykjavik in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Reykjavik is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Reykjavik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 33%, leading to total precipitation of around 68 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Reykjavik wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Reykjavik based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Reykjavik?

This is the weather in Reykjavik in April 2023:
1 April
🌨️
+46°F
2 April
🌧️
+46°F
3 April
🌧️
+45°F
4 April
☁️
+39°F
5 April
☀️
+32°F
6 April
☀️
+33°F
7 April
☀️
+35°F
8 April
☀️
+38°F
9 April
☀️
+40°F
10 April
☁️
+42°F
11 April
☀️
+44°F
12 April
☀️
+50°F
13 April
☀️
+50°F
14 April
🌧️
+51°F
15 April
🌧️
+50°F
16 April
🌧️
+51°F
17 April
☁️
+46°F
18 April
☀️
+44°F
19 April
☀️
+49°F
20 April
🌧️
+48°F
21 April
☁️
+55°F
22 April
☁️
+50°F
23 April
☁️
+46°F
24 April
☁️
+46°F
25 April
☁️
+46°F
26 April
🌧️
+46°F
27 April
☁️
+46°F
28 April
☁️
+50°F
29 April
☁️
+51°F
30 April
☁️
+46°F
In April 2023 Reykjavik had 10 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Reykjavik climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Reykjavik in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+39°F) and the highest in 2003 (+52°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1980 with 185 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Reykjavik in April:

Is April a good time to visit Reykjavik?

It’s always a good time to visit Reykjavik, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Reykjavik in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Reykjavik rainy in April?

Reykjavik is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Reykjavik in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Reykjavik in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Reykjavik

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Reykjavik, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.