Akranes weather in July (West Iceland, Iceland)

What should you pack for a trip to Akranes in July? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

July in Akranes generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. July marks the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Akranes in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 168 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Akranes. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Akranes, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in July

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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