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Ólafsvík Climate by Month

Temperatures in Ólafsvík experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be cold. 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

The climate in Ólafsvík experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Ólafsvík has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1175 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 125 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 57 mm over 15 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ólafsvík. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Stykkishólmur, Iceland (50 KM, 31 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Ólafsvík in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ólafsvík?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 13°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ólafsvík?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ólafsvík?
    February tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ólafsvík?
    June is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ólafsvík?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ólafsvík

    Wed   Dec 11
    5°C | 0°C
    SE 29 km/h
    23 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    4°C | -4°C
    S 32 km/h
    8.9 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    -2°C | -4°C
    N 29 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain