April · Iceland
Best time to visit Selfoss in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Selfoss in April
Average temperature 3°C, 103 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
4.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Selfoss scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 3°C, 103 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Selfoss is South Iceland’s service town on the Ölfusá-base for Golden Circle and south-coast waterfall loops. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
April in Selfoss — the hardest end of the year
April averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 103 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? July scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Selfoss in April?
- In April, Selfoss averages 3°C, 103 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Selfoss?
- April earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Selfoss in April?
- Expect about 103 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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