Akranes weather in July (West Iceland, Iceland)

Planning a trip to Akranes in July? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In July, Akranes generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. July is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Akranes in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in July 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 Akranes in July?

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 in July.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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