Reykjavík weather in April
April in Reykjavík: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Reykjavík · #522 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Reykjavík climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.1 cm / 5.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Reykjavík in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Reykjavík?
- April in Reykjavík: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Reykjavík on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Reykjavík in April?
- In April, Reykjavík averages a daily high of 7°C and a low of 1.3°C, with about 114 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reykjavík in April?
- Reykjavík has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in April.
- Does it snow in Reykjavík in April?
- Reykjavík sees roughly 13.1 cm of snowfall in April.