Best time to cruise · No regular sailings
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruises in April
A gap month for cruising: nights are too bright for strong aurora viewing and too early for the summer season. Icelanders celebrate the First Day of Summer, a public holiday on a Thursday in late April, often in coats. Puffins begin arriving at their cliffs late in the month.
- No regular sailings
- Avg high 35°F
- 16 hrs daylight
Photo: Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic in April: No regular sailings
A gap month for cruising: nights are too bright for strong aurora viewing and too early for the summer season. Icelanders celebrate the First Day of Summer, a public holiday on a Thursday in late April, often in coats. Puffins begin arriving at their cliffs late in the month.
Across Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise ports, April brings average highs around 35°F (2°C) and lows near 27°F, with about 2.9 inches of rain over the month and roughly 16 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- No regular sailings
- Season
- Late May to September; Greenland and Svalbard mainly June to August
- Average high / low
- 35°F / 27°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 2.9 in
- Daylight
- About 16 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7–10 nights around Iceland; 12–16 nights from Europe; 10–14-night Arctic expeditions
How April compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: No regular sailings
- Feb: Shoulder season
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: No regular sailings
- May: Shoulder season
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: No regular sailings
- Dec: No regular sailings
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic weather in April
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 28-2 | 28-2 | 29-1 | 352 | 415 | 499 | 5312 | 5211 | 478 | 394 | 341 | 30-1 |
| Low °F (°C) | 21-6 | 20-7 | 21-6 | 27-3 | 341 | 415 | 468 | 457 | 405 | 331 | 28-2 | 24-5 |
| Rain in (mm) | 3.998 | 3.794 | 3.588 | 2.973 | 3.076 | 3.281 | 3.385 | 3.794 | 4.5113 | 4.2107 | 3.896 | 4.1105 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
April weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 43°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 15 h |
| Akureyri | 37°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 15 h |
| Ísafjörður | 37°F | 30°F | 4.3 in | 15 h |
| Seyðisfjörður | 37°F | 31°F | 2.8 in | 15 h |
| Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | 44°F | 41°F | 2.7 in | 15 h |
| Ilulissat | 27°F | 17°F | 1.2 in | 16 h |
| Nuuk | 31°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 15 h |
| Longyearbyen, Svalbard | 22°F | 11°F | 1.6 in | 20 h |
| Tromsø | 35°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 16 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
Other great cruise destinations in April
Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic in April: FAQs
Is April a good time to cruise Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic?
Generally not: there are few or no regular sailings. A gap month for cruising: nights are too bright for strong aurora viewing and too early for the summer season. Icelanders celebrate the First Day of Summer, a public holiday on a Thursday in late April, often in coats. Puffins begin arriving at their cliffs late in the month.
What is the weather like on a Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise in April?
Across Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic cruise ports, April brings average highs around 35°F (2°C) and lows near 27°F, with about 2.9 inches of rain over the month and roughly 16 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
When is the best time to cruise Iceland, Greenland & the Arctic?
Late May to September; Greenland and Svalbard mainly June to August. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in April?
April is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Bahamas.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.