Akureyri Weather by Month
Twelve months of Akureyri, Iceland weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Akureyri's warmest month is July (average high 14.8°C (58.6°F)) and the coolest is December (-0.1°C (31.8°F)). The most rain falls in October (about 140 mm), and May is the driest (about 64 mm). June is the sunniest, with about 11.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Akureyri
Ranked within Akureyri's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Akureyri month by month
January
PoorHigh 0.3°C (32.5°F)
Low -5°C (23°F)
- Rainfall
- 106 mm (4.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 18 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 0.9 h sunshine / day
February
PoorHigh 0.4°C (32.7°F)
Low -4.8°C (23.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 16 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 3 h sunshine / day
March
PoorHigh 0.8°C (33.4°F)
Low -4°C (24.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 106 mm (4.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 18 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h sunshine / day
April
PoorHigh 3.1°C (37.6°F)
Low -1.8°C (28.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 68 mm (2.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9 h sunshine / day
May
FairHigh 7.2°C (45°F)
Low 1.9°C (35.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 64 mm (2.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h sunshine / day
June
GoodHigh 12.4°C (54.3°F)
Low 6.8°C (44.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 72 mm (2.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h sunshine / day
July
GoodHigh 14.8°C (58.6°F)
Low 9°C (48.2°F)
- Rainfall
- 80 mm (3.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.8 h sunshine / day
August
GoodHigh 13.9°C (57°F)
Low 8.2°C (46.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 89 mm (3.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 14 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h sunshine / day
September
PoorHigh 10.1°C (50.2°F)
Low 4.9°C (40.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 127 mm (5 in)
- Rainy days
- 17 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 6 h sunshine / day
October
PoorHigh 4.6°C (40.3°F)
Low 0°C (32°F)
- Rainfall
- 140 mm (5.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 18 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 3.3 h sunshine / day
November
PoorHigh 1.4°C (34.5°F)
Low -3.7°C (25.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 123 mm (4.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 17 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 1.1 h sunshine / day
December
PoorHigh -0.1°C (31.8°F)
Low -5.7°C (21.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 127 mm (5 in)
- Rainy days
- 18 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 0.2 h sunshine / day
Akureyri Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
14.8°C (58.6°F)
Hottest month avg high
-0.1°C (31.8°F)
Coolest month avg high
140mm
Wettest month avg
64mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.3°C (32.5°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 106.4mm | 18 | 0.9h |
| Feb | 0.4°C (32.7°F) | -4.8°C (23.4°F) | 94.8mm | 16 | 3h |
| Mar | 0.8°C (33.4°F) | -4°C (24.8°F) | 105.6mm | 18 | 5.4h |
| Apr | 3.1°C (37.6°F) | -1.8°C (28.8°F) | 68mm | 13 | 9h |
| May | 7.2°C (45°F) | 1.9°C (35.4°F) | 64.3mm | 13 | 10.5h |
| Jun | 12.4°C (54.3°F) | 6.8°C (44.2°F) | 72.2mm | 14 | 11.3h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Akureyri's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
Warm Layers
A warm jacket or fleece for chilly mornings and evenings.
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