September verdict

Akureyri, Iceland in September

Weather score20Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

8°C

Rain

68mm

Sun

2.9h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

20

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Akureyri, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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September8°C average high

September is close to Akureyri's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September68mm average rain

September is wetter than Akureyri's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsFebruary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September2.9 hours average sun

September sits close to Akureyri's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September8°C average sea

September sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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September20 weather score

September scores below Akureyri's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsApril to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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