When is the best time to go to Grindavík

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grindavík, 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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Grindavík weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grindavík 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

Grindavík January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 104mm 0.7hrs 7.9hrs 7°C

Grindavík's weather in January is typically cold and damp in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Grindavík and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Grindavík with around 104mm 4.1 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 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Grindavík February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 101mm 1.5hrs 10.3hrs 7°C

February in Grindavík is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Grindavík and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grindavík with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Grindavík March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 102mm 3.1hrs 13.2hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Grindavík is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Grindavík and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grindavík with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 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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April

Grindavík April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 82mm 4.5hrs 16.9hrs 7°C

Grindavík's weather in April 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 Grindavík.

April is in the spring in Grindavík and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grindavík with around 82mm 3.2 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Grindavík May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 68mm 3hrs 9.5hrs 8°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Grindavík and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grindavík with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Grindavík June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 71mm 0hrs 7.9hrs 10°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Grindavík during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Grindavík and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grindavík with around 71mm 2.8 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.

Grindavík weather in June »

July

Grindavík July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 67mm 3hrs 10.3hrs 11°C

July in Grindavík is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Grindavík and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 67mm 2.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Grindavík weather in July »

August

Grindavík August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 92mm 5.4hrs 13.2hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Grindavík is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Grindavík and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 92mm 3.6 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Grindavík weather in August »

September

Grindavík September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 97mm 4.1hrs 16.9hrs 11°C

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Grindavík and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 97mm 3.8 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Grindavík weather in September »

October

Grindavík October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 124mm 2.6hrs 9.5hrs 9°C

October is a wet month in Grindavík and the temperature is generally cool.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Grindavík and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Grindavík November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 104mm 1.4hrs 7.9hrs 8°C

November in Grindavík is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Grindavík and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Grindavík December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 111mm 0.5hrs 10.3hrs 7°C

December in Grindavík is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Grindavík and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grindavík with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Grindavík weather stats

Grindavík weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.8°C 55°F
Driest month: July 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.7°C 35.1°F
Wettest month: October 124mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 11.9°C 53.4°F
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