When is the best time to go to Þorlákshöfn

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Þorlákshöfn 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

Þorlákshöfn January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 107mm 0.8hrs 7.9hrs 7°C

Þorlákshöfn's weather in January is typically cold and damp in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 107mm 4.2 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 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in January »

February

Þorlákshöfn February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 104mm 1.6hrs 10.3hrs 7°C

February in Þorlákshöfn is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 104mm 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in February »

March

Þorlákshöfn March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 105mm 3.2hrs 13.2hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Þorlákshöfn is characteristically cold and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in March »

April

Þorlákshöfn April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 84mm 4.7hrs 16.9hrs 7°C

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

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 Þorlákshöfn.

April is in the spring in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in April »

May

Þorlákshöfn May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 67mm 3hrs 9.5hrs 8°C

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Þorlákshöfn.

May is in the spring in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 67mm 2.6 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.

Þorlákshöfn weather in May »

June

Þorlákshöfn June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 78mm 0hrs 7.9hrs 10°C

June in Þorlákshöfn is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

June is in the summer in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 78mm 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in June »

July

Þorlákshöfn July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 77mm 3.1hrs 10.3hrs 11°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 77mm 3 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in July »

August

Þorlákshöfn August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 95mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Þorlákshöfn is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Þorlákshöfn 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 (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 95mm 3.7 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in August »

September

Þorlákshöfn September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 97mm 4.1hrs 16.9hrs 11°C

Þorlákshöfn's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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 Þorlákshöfn.

September is in the fall / autumn in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 97mm 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in September »

October

Þorlákshöfn October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 122mm 2.7hrs 9.5hrs 10°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 3rd warmest 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 October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in October »

November

Þorlákshöfn November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 107mm 1.4hrs 7.9hrs 8°C

The weather in November in Þorlákshöfn is characteristically cold and damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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.

Þorlákshöfn weather in November »

December

Þorlákshöfn December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 110mm 0.6hrs 10.3hrs 8°C

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

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

December is in the winter in Þorlákshöfn and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Þorlákshöfn with around 110mm 4.3 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 0.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Þorlákshöfn weather in December »

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Þorlákshöfn weather stats

Þorlákshöfn weather statistics
Hottest month: July 12.7°C 54.9°F
Driest month: May 67mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: May 3hrs
Coldest month: January 0.5°C 32.9°F
Wettest month: October 122mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 12°C 53.6°F
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