Álftanes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Álftanes can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from mild
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to chilly in Álftanes. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°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
Álftanes has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1410 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. February brings wetter days averaging 146 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, June experiences a drier climate, with about 85 mm of rainfall spread across 18 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 Álftanes. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.7 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 6°C in January to 11°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Álftanes.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. 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 varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in July and highest during January, February, March, April, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
broken clouds and rain overcast and heavy rain almost clear and small chance of slight rainForecast for Álftanes
11 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Álftanes in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 146 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.
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