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Here, the monthly average temperature ranges from -0.5 °C (31 °F) in January and February to 12 °C (53 °F) in July. Being sheltered from the south wind, Akureyri is located in the least rainy area of Iceland; in fact, precipitation amounts to 550 mm (21.5 in) per year.
Throughout the year, one expects average highs between 1.3°C (34.3°F) to 13.5°C (56.3°F) and lows in the range from -2.4°C (27.7°F) to 9.1°C (48.4°F), clearly indicating Reykjavík's predisposition to cold weather conditions.
Average temperatures - Iceland. In the following table, we can see the temperature by month in Iceland. The coldest month is February, with an average of -0.3 °C ( 31.5 °F). The warmest month is July, with an average of 10.6 °C ( 51.1 °F).
Hottest Month: July (53 °F avg) Coldest Month: February (33 °F avg) Wettest Month: December (4.29" avg) Windiest Month: February (25 mph avg) Annual precip. 40.05"
The summer months, from June to August, experience the warmest weather in Iceland, with average temperatures ranging from 9°C (48.2°F) to 15°C (59°F). The period is marked by the phenomenon of the midnight sun, where the country experiences nearly 24 hours of daylight.
The warm season lasts for 2.9 months, from June 9 to September 5, with an average daily high temperature above 53°F. The hottest month of the year in Reykjavík is July, with an average high of 56°F and low of 48°F. The cold season lasts for 4.9 months, from November 7 to April 3, with an average daily high temperature below 40°F.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Iceland . We show the climate in Iceland by comparing the average weather in 2 representative places: Reykjavík and Akureyri. You can add or remove cities to customize the report to your liking. See all locations in Iceland.