When is the best time to go to Stykkishólmur

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Stykkishólmur 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

Stykkishólmur January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-0°C 82mm 0.5hrs 7.6hrs 4°C

The weather in January in Stykkishólmur is characteristically cold and a little damp.

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

January is in the winter in Stykkishólmur and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 82mm 3.2 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 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Stykkishólmur February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 81mm 1.1hrs 10.2hrs 4°C

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

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

February is in the winter in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Stykkishólmur March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 79mm 2.4hrs 13.3hrs 4°C

The weather in March in Stykkishólmur is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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 Stykkishólmur.

March is in the spring in Stykkishólmur 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 (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 79mm 3.1 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Stykkishólmur April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 61mm 4.2hrs 17.2hrs 4°C

Stykkishólmur's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Stykkishólmur.

April is in the spring in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 61mm 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Stykkishólmur May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 44mm 2.9hrs 9.8hrs 5°C

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Stykkishólmur, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Stykkishólmur June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 50mm 0hrs 7.6hrs 7°C

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Stykkishólmur, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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

Stykkishólmur July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 52mm 0hrs 10.2hrs 9°C

July in Stykkishólmur is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the summer in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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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August

Stykkishólmur August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 62mm 5.2hrs 13.3hrs 9°C

The weather in August in Stykkishólmur is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Stykkishólmur, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 62mm 2.5 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Stykkishólmur September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 71mm 3.5hrs 17.2hrs 8°C

Stykkishólmur's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry 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 Stykkishólmur.

September is in the fall / autumn in Stykkishólmur 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 Stykkishólmur with around 71mm 2.8 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Stykkishólmur October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 96mm 1.9hrs 9.8hrs 7°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Stykkishólmur 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 96mm 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Stykkishólmur November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 87mm 1hrs 7.6hrs 6°C

November is a a little damp month in Stykkishólmur and the temperature is generally cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Stykkishólmur and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 87mm 3.4 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Stykkishólmur December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 84mm 0.4hrs 10.2hrs 5°C

December in Stykkishólmur is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Stykkishólmur and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Stykkishólmur with around 84mm 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 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Stykkishólmur weather stats

Stykkishólmur weather statistics
Hottest month: July 11.7°C 53.1°F
Driest month: May 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: May 2.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.4°C 31.3°F
Wettest month: October 96mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: August 9°C 48.2°F
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