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Dalvík Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Dalvík can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be cold during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Dalvík can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a chilly 12°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Dalvík is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1454 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging 168 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 73 mm over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dalvík Precipitation page.

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 Dalvík. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dalvík.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Dalvík

Wed   Jan 15
8°C | 1°C
SE 4 m/s
4.5 mm
broken clouds and sleet

broken clouds and sleet

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
6°C | -3°C
NW 3 m/s
6.2 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
-2°C | -8°C
NW 4 m/s
9.7 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Dalvík in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Dalvík?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dalvík?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dalvík?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dalvík?
    October tops the wettest month list with 168 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dalvík?
    June is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dalvík?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.

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