Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon weather in September (Iceland)

Is Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon a good destination in September, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During September, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 4°C.

Precipitation

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 304 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 114 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 304 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 114 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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.

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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