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North Iceland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
North Iceland is a region in Iceland. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in North Iceland over the year. What is the best time to visit North Iceland?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in North Iceland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
North Iceland in January
In January the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 0°C (32°F) to low in Grímsey with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in February
In February the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -1°C (30°F) to low in Grímsey with 3°C (37°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in North Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in March
In March the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 0°C (32°F) to low in Raufarhöfn with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in April
In April the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 5°C (41°F) in Raufarhöfn. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in June
In June the weather in North Iceland ranges from less favorable in Siglufjörður to mixed in Akureyri. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Grímsey with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Svínavatn with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in July
In July the weather in North Iceland ranges from less favorable in Grímsey to good in Laugar. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Grímsey with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Laugar with 15°C (59°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in North Iceland.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in August
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in September
In September the weather in North Iceland ranges from less favorable in Akureyri to mixed in Þórshöfn. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 11°C (52°F) in Raufarhöfn.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in October
In October the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (37°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 7°C (45°F) in Raufarhöfn. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in November
In November the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 1°C (34°F) to low in Grímsey with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
North Iceland in December
In December the weather in North Iceland is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -1°C (30°F) to low in Grímsey with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for North Iceland in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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