When is the best time to go to Hafnarfjörður

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Hafnarfjörður 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

Hafnarfjörður January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 99mm 0.9hrs 7.8hrs

Cold and a little damp weather often prevails in Hafnarfjörður during the month of January

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 Hafnarfjörður.

January is in the winter in Hafnarfjörður and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Hafnarfjörður with around 99mm 3.9 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.

Hafnarfjörður weather in January »

February

Hafnarfjörður February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 97mm 1.8hrs 10.3hrs

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

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 Hafnarfjörður.

February is in the winter in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Hafnarfjörður weather in February »

March

Hafnarfjörður March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 99mm 3.5hrs 13.2hrs

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

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 Hafnarfjörður.

March is in the spring in Hafnarfjörður 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 (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Hafnarfjörður with around 99mm 3.9 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Hafnarfjörður weather in March »

April

Hafnarfjörður April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 75mm 4.9hrs 16.9hrs

Hafnarfjörður'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 Hafnarfjörður.

April is in the spring in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður with around 75mm 2.9 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Hafnarfjörður May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 60mm 3.1hrs 9.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Hafnarfjörður and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Hafnarfjörður with around 60mm 2.4 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Hafnarfjörður June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 67mm 0hrs 7.8hrs

The climate in Hafnarfjörður during June can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður with around 67mm 2.7 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Hafnarfjörður July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 66mm 3.1hrs 10.3hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður with around 66mm 2.6 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Hafnarfjörður weather in July »

August

Hafnarfjörður August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 83mm 5.6hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Hafnarfjörður is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Hafnarfjörður weather in August »

September

Hafnarfjörður September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 86mm 4.3hrs 16.9hrs

Hafnarfjörður'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 Hafnarfjörður.

September is in the fall / autumn in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður with around 86mm 3.4 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Hafnarfjörður weather in September »

October

Hafnarfjörður October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 115mm 2.8hrs 9.6hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður with around 115mm 4.5 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Hafnarfjörður weather in October »

November

Hafnarfjörður November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 97mm 1.5hrs 7.8hrs

Hafnarfjörður's weather in November 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 Hafnarfjörður.

November is in the fall / autumn in Hafnarfjörður and is typically the 2nd warmest 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Hafnarfjörður with around 97mm 3.8 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.

Hafnarfjörður weather in November »

December

Hafnarfjörður December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 100mm 0.6hrs 10.3hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður with around 100mm 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 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Hafnarfjörður weather stats

Hafnarfjörður weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.6°C 54.7°F
Driest month: May 60mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 3.1hrs
Coldest month: January 0.8°C 33.4°F
Wettest month: October 115mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: August 10.4°C 50.7°F
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