Ólafsfjörður Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Ólafsfjörður changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a chilly 11°C (52°F) in August to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 7°C (45°F) in August to -4°C (25°F) in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Ólafsfjörður is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1420 mm (56 in). The seasons in Ólafsfjörður bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 18 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 68 mm (2.7 in) over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Ólafsfjörður Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Ólafsfjörður, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ólafsfjörður.

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