When to go · Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Iceland: Quiet shoulder month; snow lingers in the north; puffins arrive late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Iceland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Iceland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Iceland: Quiet shoulder month; snow lingers in the north; puffins arrive late in the month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- StykkishólmurHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 7 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Stykkishólmur, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Iceland: Quiet shoulder month; snow lingers in the north; puffins arrive late in the month.
May: Inside Stykkishólmur's best window: May–Sep.
Stykkishólmur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings