When is the best time to go to Neskaupstaður

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Neskaupstaður 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

Neskaupstaður January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 145mm 0.5hrs 7.5hrs

The climate in Neskaupstaður during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

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

January is in the winter in Neskaupstaður 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 Neskaupstaður with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet 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 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Neskaupstaður February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 111mm 1.4hrs 10.2hrs

February in Neskaupstaður is generally damp with the temperature being 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 Neskaupstaður.

February is in the winter in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 111mm 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Neskaupstaður March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 122mm 3hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in March in Neskaupstaður is characteristically cold and wet.

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 Neskaupstaður.

March is in the spring in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 3rd 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Neskaupstaður April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 86mm 5hrs 17.2hrs

Neskaupstaður's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Neskaupstaður 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Neskaupstaður May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 91mm 3.1hrs 9.8hrs

May is a a little damp month in Neskaupstaður and the temperature is generally cool.

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

May is in the spring in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 91mm 3.6 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Neskaupstaður June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 86mm 0hrs 7.5hrs

June in Neskaupstaður is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

June is in the summer in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 86mm 3.4 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.

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July

Neskaupstaður July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 98mm 0hrs 10.2hrs

July in Neskaupstaður is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the summer in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 6th 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 July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 98mm 3.8 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Neskaupstaður August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 115mm 5.4hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in August in Neskaupstaður is characteristically cool and 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 Neskaupstaður.

August is in the summer in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 115mm 4.5 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Neskaupstaður September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 150mm 3.9hrs 17.2hrs

Neskaupstaður'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 Neskaupstaður for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 150mm 5.9 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Neskaupstaður October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 168mm 2.5hrs 9.8hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Neskaupstaður and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Neskaupstaður with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Neskaupstaður November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 130mm 1.3hrs 7.5hrs

Neskaupstaður's weather in November is typically cold and wet in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Neskaupstaður 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 Neskaupstaður with around 130mm 5.1 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 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Neskaupstaður December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 130mm 0.5hrs 10.2hrs

December in Neskaupstaður is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Neskaupstaður 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 Neskaupstaður with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Neskaupstaður weather stats

Neskaupstaður weather statistics
Hottest month: August 9.4°C 48.9°F
Driest month: April 86mm 3.4ins
Sunniest month: June 0hrs
Coldest month: March 0.7°C 33.3°F
Wettest month: October 168mm 6.6ins
Warmest sea: August 9.4°C 48.9°F
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