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Reykjavík in April
Reykjavík warms up: highs climb to 42°F (6°C), from 38°F in March, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 37/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 37/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Afternoons only reach about 42°F (6°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.7 in (119 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 30/100 in March to 37/100.
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reykjavík in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
National Museum of Iceland
Settlement-to-today history of Iceland in one clear permanent exhibit.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)
Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Kaldi Bar
Laugavegur bar pouring Kaldi beer from northern Iceland.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Brauð & Co.
Bakery with a painted facade, famous for cinnamon snails.
Why now A cozy break on a 42°F day.
Hallgrímskirkja
Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in April
- Vík in April~103 mi · highs 42°F, 6.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Jökulsárlón in April~172 mi · highs 39°F, 6.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Mývatn in April~177 mi · highs 35°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reykjavík in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Reykjavík?
It's middling, scoring 37/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 64. Expect highs of 42°F (6°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Reykjavík in April?
Average highs are 42°F (6°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in April?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Reykjavík in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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