Ólafsvík Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Ólafsvík experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C (55°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C (39°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 9°C (48°F) in July to around -1°C (30°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ólafsvík has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1175 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 125 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 17 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month June brings less rainfall, with 57 mm (2.2 in) over 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ólafsvík Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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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 Ólafsvík.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year