April weather forecast
Egilsstaðir, Iceland

Egilsstaðir's weather patterns in April point towards a shift from winter to spring. The city sees an upgrade in temperature with the mercury reaching up to 3°C (37.4°F) and dipping only till -2°C (28.4°F), which is slightly warmer as compared to March. With longer daylight hours, the city illuminates in the breath-taking hues of the spring. As the snow melts and green patches start to emerge, bodies of water in the city offer captivating reflections of the changing season.

Temperature

The commencement of April in Egilsstaðir brings an average high-temperature of a still cold 3°C (37.4°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from March. Throughout April, Egilsstaðir reports a steady low-temperature average of -2°C (28.4°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Rainfall

In Egilsstaðir, during April, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Egilsstaðir, there are 167 rainfall days, and 892mm (35.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Egilsstaðir, the average length of the day in April is 15h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 19:52. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 04:21 and sunset at 21:27 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.