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On its way to its 20th edition in 2019 Iceland Airwaves is a festival you need to visit once in your life. Everything from lagoons and bookstores to bars and concert halls is filled with music.
South Iceland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
South Iceland is a region in Iceland. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in South Iceland over the year. What is the best time to visit South Iceland?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in South Iceland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
South Iceland in January
In January the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Sprengisandur with 1°C (34°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 6°C (43°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 South 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).
South Iceland in February
In February the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Sprengisandur with 1°C (34°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 6°C (43°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in South Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for South 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).
South Iceland in March
In March the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Sprengisandur with 1°C (34°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 6°C (43°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 South 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).
South Iceland in April
In April the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Skaftafell to 8°C (46°F) in Hella.
Find more detailed climate information for South 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).
South Iceland in May
In May the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Solheimahjaleiga to 12°C (54°F) in Hella.
Find more detailed climate information for South Iceland in May 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).
South Iceland in June
In June the weather in South Iceland ranges from less favorable in Höfn to good in Selfoss. The temperatures range from low in Solheimahjaleiga with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Hraunvellir with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South 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).
South Iceland in July
In July the weather in South Iceland ranges from less favorable in Höfn to good in Selfoss. The temperatures range from low in Solheimahjaleiga with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Hella with 16°C (61°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in South Iceland.
Find more detailed climate information for South 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).
South Iceland in August
In August the weather in South Iceland ranges from less favorable in Höfn to mixed in Selfoss. The temperatures range from low in Solheimahjaleiga with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Hella with 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for South Iceland in August here.
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).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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poor
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).
South Iceland in October
In October the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C (41°F) in Skaftafell to 9°C (48°F) in Vestmannaeyjar.
Find more detailed climate information for South 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).
South Iceland in November
In November the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Sprengisandur to 7°C (45°F) in Vestmannaeyjar.
Find more detailed climate information for South 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).
South Iceland in December
In December the weather in South Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Sprengisandur with 1°C (34°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 6°C (43°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 South Iceland in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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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