Akureyri weather in July (North Iceland, Iceland)

Thinking of visiting Akureyri in July? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In July, the weather in Akureyri generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is part of summer. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Akureyri in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akureyri climate page with graphs.

 

Akureyri, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 154 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 25%  

Where to go in Iceland in July

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 8°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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