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Eskifjörður Climate by Month

The climate in Eskifjörður is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. 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

In Eskifjörður, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around -5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Eskifjörður experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1546 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging 175 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 80 mm over 13 rainy days.

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

The best time of year to visit Eskifjörður in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Eskifjörður?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Eskifjörður?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 13°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Eskifjörður?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Eskifjörður?
    October tops the wettest month list with 175 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Eskifjörður?
    June is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Eskifjörður

    Fri   Dec 13
    4°C | -2°C
    NW 29 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    3°C | -6°C
    SW 7 km/h
    0.6 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of slight snow

    broken clouds and chance of slight snow

    Sun   Dec 15
    3°C | -5°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain