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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Bifrost.
Bifrost, Iceland, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) in July, while winters cool to 2°C (36°F) in February.
With around 1306 mm (51 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Bifrost has a notably wet climate. However, this rain/snowfall is not evenly distributed, the city has mild summers and very cold winters. The wettest month is February. The sunniest month is May, with 6.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bifrost - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Bifrost. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C (59°F) in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C (36°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Bifrost has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1306 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Bifrost experiences moderate seasonal variation in snow/rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 141 mm (5.6 in) in February, the wettest month, and 73 mm (2.9 in) in June, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Bifrost Precipitation page.
Bifrost can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bifrost.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Bifrost. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Bifrost has mild summers and very cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 2°C (36°F) in February to 15°C (59°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -5°C (23°F) to 8°C (46°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1306 mm (51 in). February is the wettest month with 141 mm (5.6 in), while June is the driest with 73 mm (2.9 in). In the coldest months, precipitation may fall as snow/rain.
Bifrost receives around 1,327 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 201 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 20 hours.
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