Raufarhöfn Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Raufarhöfn experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C (57°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in August to around -3°C (27°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Raufarhöfn receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 866 mm (34 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 99 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month June brings less rainfall, with 43 mm (1.7 in) over 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Raufarhöfn 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 Raufarhöfn. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 3.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine