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Selfoss Weather in April

Selfoss in April

The short of it: Selfoss in April averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of 2 °C (35 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low 2° · rain 87 mm · daylight 14 h 55 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

April in Selfoss brings afternoons near 7° and nights around 2°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 14 h 55 min in mid-April, 206 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Selfoss runs warmer than most and drier than most in April. Eyrarbakki, 11 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

April in Selfoss, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus March
3° warmer, 33 mm less rain
Versus May
3° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 55 min
Average wind
26 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EyrarbakkiSouth11 km SW7°2°97 mm
HveragerðiSouth12 km NW6°1°95 mm
ÞorlákshöfnSouth21 km WSW7°2°89 mm
HellaSouth31 km ESE7°2°82 mm
FlúðirSouth40 km NE7°1°63 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region43 km NW7°2°66 mm
HvolsvöllurSouth43 km ESE7°2°86 mm
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region48 km WNW7°1°63 mm

The Almanac · Selfoss Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
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Much like March: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Selfoss by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°128 mm29 km/h5 h 24 min✦
February3°-2°124 mm30 km/h8 h 27 min✦
March4°-1°120 mm29 km/h11 h 29 min✦
April7°2°87 mm26 km/h14 h 55 min✦
May10°5°80 mm23 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦
June13°8°72 mm21 km/h20 h 51 min✦✦
July14°9°91 mm20 km/h19 h 38 min✦✦
August14°9°105 mm20 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦
September11°7°140 mm25 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
October8°3°118 mm25 km/h9 h 35 min✦
November5°1°118 mm27 km/h6 h 21 min✦
December3°-1°130 mm28 km/h4 h 18 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selfoss in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selfoss in April?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights 2 °C (35 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 7°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is April a good time to visit Selfoss?

The Almanac gives April 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Selfoss in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 14 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 18 min in December to 20 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Selfoss in April?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in April.

What should I pack for Selfoss in April?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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