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Hólmavík Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from cold conditions to very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Hólmavík changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 12°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hólmavík is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1316 mm. Hólmavík can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 147 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 57 mm of rainfall, spread across 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hólmavík Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Hólmavík

Wed   Jan 15
7°C | 0°C
S 7 m/s
22 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Thu   Jan 16
3°C | -3°C
W 2 m/s
15 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Fri   Jan 17
-2°C | -9°C
NE 3 m/s
2.5 mm
broken clouds and slight snow

broken clouds and slight snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Hólmavík in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Hólmavík?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hólmavík?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hólmavík?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hólmavík?
    October tops the wettest month list with 147 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hólmavík?
    June is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.