When is the best time to go to Keflavík

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Keflavík 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

Keflavík January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 105mm 0.6hrs 7.8hrs 6°C

January in Keflavík is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

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

January is in the winter in Keflavík 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 Keflavík with around 105mm 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 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in January »

February

Keflavík February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 100mm 1.4hrs 10.3hrs 6°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Keflavík 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 (29°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Keflavík with around 100mm 3.9 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in February »

March

Keflavík March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 101mm 2.9hrs 13.2hrs 5°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Keflavík 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 (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Keflavík with around 101mm 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in March »

April

Keflavík April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 83mm 4.4hrs 16.9hrs 5°C

Keflavík'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 Keflavík.

April is in the spring in Keflavík and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Keflavík with around 83mm 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in April »

May

Keflavík May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 68mm 3hrs 9.5hrs 7°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Keflavík 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 Keflavík.

May is in the spring in Keflavík 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 (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Keflavík 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.

Keflavík weather in May »

June

Keflavík June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 71mm 0hrs 7.8hrs 8°C

The weather in June in Keflavík is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Keflavík 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 Keflavík 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.

Keflavík weather in June »

July

Keflavík July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 67mm 3hrs 10.3hrs 10°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Keflavík 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 (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Keflavík 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.

Keflavík weather in July »

August

Keflavík August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 93mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs 11°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Keflavík 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 Keflavík with around 93mm 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in August »

September

Keflavík September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 98mm 4hrs 16.9hrs 9°C

Keflavík'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 Keflavík.

September is in the fall / autumn in Keflavík 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 Keflavík with around 98mm 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in September »

October

Keflavík October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 125mm 2.5hrs 9.5hrs 8°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Keflavík and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Keflavík with around 125mm 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in October »

November

Keflavík November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 103mm 1.3hrs 7.8hrs 7°C

The weather in November in Keflavík is characteristically cool and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Keflavík 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 (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Keflavík with around 103mm 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 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Keflavík weather in November »

December

Keflavík December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 112mm 0.5hrs 10.3hrs 6°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Keflavík and is typically the 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Keflavík with around 112mm 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.

Keflavík weather in December »

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Keflavík weather stats

Keflavík weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.9°C 55.2°F
Driest month: July 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 3hrs
Coldest month: January 1.9°C 35.4°F
Wettest month: October 125mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 10.6°C 51.1°F
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