Kjalarnes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kjalarnes is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kjalarnes, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in July to a chilly 3°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kjalarnes experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1394 mm of precipitation annually. Kjalarnes offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between February (147 mm) and June (83 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.
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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kjalarnes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 0.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 6°C in January to 11°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kjalarnes.
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.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in July and highest during January, February, March, April, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and heavy sleet overcast and heavy sleet broken clouds and slight rainForecast for Kjalarnes
13 m/s
16 m/s
12 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kjalarnes in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 147 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 83 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.
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