Reykjavik in April
Spring and the first light evenings
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is a below-average month in Reykjavik.
April is a shoulder month with longer days and moderate crowds. Some highland roads remain closed.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 0–6°C
- Cool and changeable, with showers and bright spells.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Longer days and fewer visitors.
–Cold, showery and windy.
My tip for April
Pack layers and waterproofs; keep a flexible schedule.
- City break
- Whale watching
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Reykjavik, 6th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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Months I'd choose over April
Weather
Weather in Reykjavik in April
In April Reykjavik averages a high of 6°C (43°F) and a low of 0°C (32°F), with about 104 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 6°C
- 43°F
- Average low
- 0°C
- 32°F
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Reykjavik in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- April is a below-average month in Reykjavik. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Reykjavik overall (6 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Longer days and fewer visitors. The main downside: Cold, showery and windy.
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in April?
- Average highs are around 6°C and lows around 0°C. Expect about 104 mm of rain or snow. Cool and changeable, with showers and bright spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Reykjavik crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Reykjavik in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (April ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Reykjavik in April?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold, showery and windy.
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