Akureyri weather in September (North Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the September weather in Akureyri? This guide provides all the details you need.

In September, Akureyri typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 9°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

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

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 20%  

Where to go in Iceland in September

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

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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 Akureyri in September?

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 in September.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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