Akureyri weather in September (North Iceland, Iceland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Akureyri during September? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of September in Akureyri typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 9°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 3°C.

Precipitation

Akureyri in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 85 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Akureyri. 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 September

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Water Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 85 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Iceland in September

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. 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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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