ÓlafsvÃk Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in ÓlafsvÃk 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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in ÓlafsvÃk experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
ÓlafsvÃk 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. For more details, please visit our ÓlafsvÃk Precipitation page.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in ÓlafsvÃk. 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in ÓlafsvÃk.
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit ÓlafsvÃk in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 13°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 125 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.
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