Akureyri, Iceland experiences average highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Akureyri, Iceland Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Akureyri, Iceland. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Aug 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
2.6/10
Best: July, August
UV Index
2
Low
Temperature 6°C / 1°C
Feels Like 3°C / -2°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 102 mm
Sunshine 6 h
Humidity 85%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 1°C
Snow Days 14 days
Frost Days 19 days
Hottest Month
15°C
July
Avg Low10°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
-6°C
January
Avg High-1°C
Rain18days
Driest Month
12days
April
Avg High3°C
Avg Low-1°C
Windiest Month
11 km/h
January (Gusts 48)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, October due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 01:44
Daylight 23h
Sunset 00:45
Live conditions—
Akureyri on the map · live conditions
Akureyri, Iceland
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Iceland
- City
- Akureyri
- Population
- 19.2K
- Coordinates
- 65.68°, -18.09°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 4°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 16 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -1°C
Avg Low -5°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -1°C / -6°C . Feb: 0°C / -4°C . Mar: 0°C / -4°C . Apr: 3°C / -1°C . May: 8°C / 3°C . Jun: 12°C / 7°C . Jul: 15°C / 10°C . Aug: 14°C / 9°C . Sep: 10°C / 5°C . Oct: 5°C / 0°C . Nov: 1°C / -4°C . Dec: -1°C / -6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 106 mm. Feb: 103 mm. Mar: 98 mm. Apr: 64 mm. May: 62 mm. Jun: 99 mm. Jul: 85 mm. Aug: 96 mm. Sep: 139 mm. Oct: 136 mm. Nov: 107 mm. Dec: 125 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 85%. Mar: 85%. Apr: 84%. May: 82%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 81%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 86%. Oct: 90%. Nov: 89%. Dec: 87%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 9 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 1h. Feb: 3h. Mar: 6h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 6h. Oct: 3h. Nov: 1h. Dec: 0h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 4. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 4. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 2. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 0. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 24 days. Feb: 20 days. Mar: 22 days. Apr: 15 days. May: 11 days. Jun: 5 days. Jul: 1 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 8 days. Oct: 17 days. Nov: 19 days. Dec: 22 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 19 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 18°C | Jul · 15°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -9°C | Jan · -6°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 210 mm | Sep · 139 mm |
| Windiest month | Sep 2025 · 11 km/h | Jan · 11 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June
Fair July best
Fair August best
Fair September
Wet October
Wet November
Poor December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / -6°C | -4°C / -10°C | 18days (106 mm) Wet | 0.7h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.2 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 0°C / -4°C | -3°C / -8°C | 16days (103 mm) Wet | 2.9h Poor | 85% Humid | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 0°C / -4°C | -3°C / -8°C | 16days (98 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 85% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 3°C / -1°C | 1°C / -4°C | 12days (64 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 84% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 8°C / 3°C | 6°C / 0°C | 12days (62 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 82% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| June | 12°C / 7°C | 11°C / 5°C | 17days (99 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 80% Humid | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 15°C / 10°C | 14°C / 9°C | 16days (85 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 81% Humid | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 14°C / 9°C | 13°C / 7°C | 15days (96 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 82% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 10°C / 5°C | 8°C / 3°C | 18days (139 mm) Wet | 5.9h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 2 Low | Wet | View Details |
| October | 5°C / 0°C | 2°C / -3°C | 18days (136 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 90% Very Muggy | 1.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 1°C / -4°C | -2°C / -8°C | 17days (107 mm) Wet | 1h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -1°C / -6°C | -4°C / -10°C | 19days (125 mm) Wet | 0.2h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 0.1 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Akureyri are July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Akureyri, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Akureyri is July, with average daytime highs of 15°C (59°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Akureyri is January, with average overnight lows of -6°C (21°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Akureyri is September, averaging 139mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Akureyri runs through December, January, September, October, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Akureyri.
Akureyri receives approximately 68 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Akureyri.
The least favorable months to visit Akureyri are January, February, March, October, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Akureyri is 2, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Akureyri is 85%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Yes, Akureyri receives snow. Months with snowfall average 14 snow days and 44 cm (17 in) of accumulation, with about 19 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Akureyri are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 11 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 48 km/h / 30 mph).
Akureyri averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 83%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Akureyri is 1°C (34°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Akureyri has a Subarctic climate, classified as Dfc under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Akureyri ranges from -2°C (28°F) to 3°C (37°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Akureyri, with a climate score of 4.7/10. Consider visiting during July, August instead for better conditions.
For June in Akureyri, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 12°C (54°F) and 17 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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