When to go · Akureyri
Akureyri in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights). Across Iceland: Quiet shoulder month; snow lingers in the north; puffins arrive late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 0°C32°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Iceland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Iceland overall
Verdict
GoodIceland month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights). Across Iceland: Quiet shoulder month; snow lingers in the north; puffins arrive late in the month.
Weather in April
- AkureyriHighs around 7 °C, lows around 0 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 32 °F, rain on about 9 days
- North and east, Iceland · Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík, East Fjordscool
Colder, drier and often sunnier than the south; more snow in winter, warmer summer days.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Iceland overall
- Low
- Prices · Iceland overall
- Medium
Iceland overall: Quiet shoulder month; snow lingers in the north; puffins arrive late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket