Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Akureyri, Iceland Average Monthly Weather
Weather score21Poor annual avg
Best months: May, June, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 4°C, sunshine averages 2.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 710mm. Sea temperatures average 6°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
4°C
Rain
710mm
Annual total
Sun
2.8h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
21
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August12°C average high
August is one of Akureyri's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August63mm average rain
August sits near Akureyri's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.3 hours average sun
August is brighter than Akureyri's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August9°C average sea
August is one of Akureyri's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August23 weather score
August sits close to Akureyri's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
