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Búðardalur Climate by Month

The temperature in Búðardalur can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to very 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 day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Búðardalur. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Búðardalur has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1213 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. February brings wetter days averaging 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, June experiences a drier climate, with about 66 mm of rainfall spread across 15 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Búðardalur. 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (45 KM, 28 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Búðardalur in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Búðardalur?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Búðardalur?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Búðardalur?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Búðardalur?
    February tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Búðardalur?
    June is the driest month with 66 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Búðardalur?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Búðardalur

    Sun   Dec 15
    -1°C | -5°C
    NE 14 km/h
    11 mm
    overcast and heavy snow

    overcast and heavy snow

    Mon   Dec 16
    -2°C | -5°C
    NE 22 km/h
    2.6 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Tue   Dec 17
    -2°C | -7°C
    NE 14 km/h
    7.6 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain