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September in Álftanes brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and nights dropping to 7°C (45°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 143 mm (5.6 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June and July typically offer the best weather for Álftanes.
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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).
The weather can be unpredictable in September, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. The water temperature sits at about 10°C (50°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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