Stykkishólmur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Stykkishólmur sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be mild at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Stykkishólmur experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -2°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Stykkishólmur experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1227 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. September brings wetter days averaging 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 rainy days. In contrast, June experiences a drier climate, with about 63 mm of rainfall spread across 14 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Stykkishólmur. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 5°C in January to 10°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Stykkishólmur.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in July to 7 m/s in February, March, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and heavy rain overcast and heavy sleet partly cloudy and small chance of slight snowForecast for Stykkishólmur
11 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Stykkishólmur in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 63 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.
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