Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Vík in April
Vík edges warmer than March, with highs of 42°F (6°C), lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 6.9 in (174 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 31/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 6.9 in (174 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 31/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 42°F (6°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 36°F (2°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.9 in (174 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 22/100 in March to 31/100.
- 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
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.9 in of rain on average
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vík in April
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Sólheimajökull glacier walk
Guided glacier hike on an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull with crampons and axes.
Víkurkirkja
Red-roofed hillside church overlooking Vík and the sea stacks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now A cozy break on a 42°F day.
Nearby in April
- Jökulsárlón in April~96 mi · highs 39°F, 6.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reykjavík in April~103 mi · highs 42°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Mývatn in April~162 mi · highs 35°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vík in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Vík?
It's middling, scoring 31/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 54. Expect highs of 42°F (6°C) and 6.9 in (174 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vík in April?
Average highs are 42°F (6°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík in April?
Yes: about 6.9 in (174 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.9 in of rain on average), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Vík in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.