Skaftafell Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Skaftafell, South Iceland, Iceland, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 12°C (54°F) in July down to 1°C (34°F) in December.

Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 2653 mm (104 in) per year. February is the wettest month and June the driest. Sunshine peaks in May, when the city sees around 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Skaftafell

In Skaftafell, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a chilly 12°C (54°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C (34°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during December.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Skaftafell

Skaftafell experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2653 mm (104 in) of precipitation annually. While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. February brings wetter days averaging 294 mm (12 in) of precipitation, spread over 17 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June experiences a drier climate, with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall spread across 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Skaftafell Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Skaftafell

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Skaftafell. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Humidity in Skaftafell by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Skaftafell.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Skaftafell 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Skaftafell

Weather patterns in Skaftafell vary throughout the year, offering different conditions for visitors depending on the season. Each time of year brings its own unique weather characteristics. If we needed to point out one good month to visit, it would be June, the driest month with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall.

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