When is the best time to go to Höfn
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Höfn, 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.
Average temperatures in Höfn
Höfn weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Höfn 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 163mm | 0.5hrs | 7.8hrs | 8°C |
January in Höfn is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Höfn and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Höfn with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 130mm | 1.5hrs | 10.3hrs | 7°C |
February in Höfn is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Höfn 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 Höfn with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 122mm | 3.2hrs | 13.2hrs | 7°C |
The weather in March in Höfn is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Höfn and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Höfn with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 95mm | 5.1hrs | 17hrs | 7°C |
Höfn's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Höfn, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Höfn 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 (32°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Höfn with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 97mm | 3hrs | 9.6hrs | 8°C |
May is a a little damp month in Höfn and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Höfn, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Höfn and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Höfn with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 88mm | 0hrs | 7.8hrs | 9°C |
June in Höfn is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Höfn, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Höfn 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 (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Höfn with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 86mm | 3hrs | 10.3hrs | 10°C |
July in Höfn is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Höfn, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Höfn 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 Höfn with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 113mm | 5.3hrs | 13.2hrs | 11°C |
The weather in August in Höfn is characteristically cool and damp.
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 Höfn.
August is in the summer in Höfn 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 (45°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Höfn with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 120mm | 4.2hrs | 17hrs | 10°C |
Höfn's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Höfn 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 (40°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Höfn with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 183mm | 2.6hrs | 9.6hrs | 9°C |
October is a wet month in Höfn and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Höfn 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 Höfn with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 118mm | 1.5hrs | 7.8hrs | 8°C |
November in Höfn is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Höfn and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Höfn with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 145mm | 0.5hrs | 10.3hrs | 8°C |
December in Höfn is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Höfn for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Höfn 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 Höfn with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Höfn weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 86mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 3hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 2.3°C 36.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 183mm 7.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 11.1°C 52°F |
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