When is the best time to go to Selfoss
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Selfoss, 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 Selfoss
Selfoss weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Selfoss 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 103mm | 0.6hrs | 7.8hrs |
Cold and damp weather often prevails in Selfoss during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selfoss for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Selfoss 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 Selfoss with around 103mm 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 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 100mm | 1.4hrs | 10.3hrs |
February in Selfoss is generally a little 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 Selfoss.
February is in the winter in Selfoss and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Selfoss with around 100mm 3.9 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 101mm | 3hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Selfoss is characteristically cold and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selfoss for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Selfoss and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Selfoss with around 101mm 4 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 84mm | 4.7hrs | 16.9hrs |
Selfoss's weather in April 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 Selfoss.
April is in the spring in Selfoss and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Selfoss with around 84mm 3.3 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 67mm | 3hrs | 9.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Selfoss and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Selfoss.
May is in the spring in Selfoss 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 Selfoss with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 82mm | 0hrs | 7.8hrs |
The climate in Selfoss during June can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selfoss, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Selfoss and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Selfoss with around 82mm 3.2 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 80mm | 3.2hrs | 10.3hrs |
July in Selfoss is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selfoss, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Selfoss and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Selfoss with around 80mm 3.2 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 99mm | 5.6hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Selfoss is characteristically cool and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selfoss, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Selfoss and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Selfoss 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 100mm | 4.1hrs | 16.9hrs |
Selfoss's weather in September is typically cool and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selfoss for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Selfoss and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Selfoss with around 100mm 3.9 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Selfoss weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 120mm | 2.6hrs | 9.5hrs |
October is a damp month in Selfoss and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selfoss for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Selfoss and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Selfoss with around 120mm 4.7 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 106mm | 1.4hrs | 7.8hrs |
November is a damp month in Selfoss and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selfoss for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Selfoss 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 Selfoss with around 106mm 4.2 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.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 106mm | 0.5hrs | 10.3hrs |
December in Selfoss is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selfoss for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Selfoss and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Selfoss with around 106mm 4.2 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 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Selfoss weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 13.4°C 56.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 67mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.1°C 34°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 120mm 4.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 12°C 53.6°F |
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