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Sauðárkrókur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sauðárkrókur experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to very cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Sauðárkrókur is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 14°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sauðárkrókur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1103 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Sauðárkrókur experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 118 mm in September, the wettest month, and 62 mm in June, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Sauðárkrókur can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (71 KM, 44 Miles).

Forecast for Sauðárkrókur

Wed   Jan 15
9°C | 5°C
S 12 m/s
5.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Thu   Jan 16
7°C | -2°C
N 4 m/s
9.4 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Fri   Jan 17
-1°C | -7°C
N 6 m/s
5.1 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sauðárkrókur in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Sauðárkrókur?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sauðárkrókur?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sauðárkrókur?
    September tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sauðárkrókur?
    June is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sauðárkrókur?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.

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