When is the best time to go to Akranes

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Akranes, Iceland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Akranes weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Akranes are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Akranes January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 94mm 0.9hrs 7.7hrs 6°C

January is a a little damp month in Akranes and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akranes.

January is in the winter in Akranes and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Akranes with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Akranes February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 93mm 1.7hrs 10.3hrs 6°C

February in Akranes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akranes.

February is in the winter in Akranes and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Akranes with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Akranes March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 94mm 3.4hrs 13.2hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Akranes is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akranes.

March is in the spring in Akranes and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Akranes with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Akranes April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 72mm 4.8hrs 17hrs 5°C

Akranes's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akranes.

April is in the spring in Akranes and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Akranes with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in April »

May

Akranes May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 57mm 3.1hrs 9.6hrs 7°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Akranes and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akranes, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Akranes and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Akranes with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Akranes June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 64mm 0hrs 7.7hrs 8°C

June in Akranes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akranes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Akranes and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Akranes with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in June »

July

Akranes July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 64mm 3.1hrs 10.3hrs 10°C

July in Akranes is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akranes, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Akranes and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in July »

August

Akranes August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 79mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs 11°C

The weather in August in Akranes is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Akranes, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Akranes and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in August »

September

Akranes September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 83mm 4.2hrs 17hrs 9°C

Akranes's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akranes.

September is in the fall / autumn in Akranes and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in September »

October

Akranes October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 110mm 2.7hrs 9.6hrs 8°C

October is a damp month in Akranes and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Akranes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Akranes and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in October »

November

Akranes November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 94mm 1.5hrs 7.7hrs 7°C

November is a a little damp month in Akranes and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Akranes.

November is in the fall / autumn in Akranes and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Akranes weather in November »

December

Akranes December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 97mm 0.6hrs 10.3hrs 6°C

December in Akranes is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Akranes for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Akranes and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Akranes with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Akranes weather stats

Akranes weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Driest month: May 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 3.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: October 110mm 4.3ins
Warmest sea: August 10.6°C 51.1°F
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