Skálafell Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Skálafell 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 relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of 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 Skálafell experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 12°C in July to a chilly 2°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -4°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Skálafell has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2228 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Skálafell, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 242 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 15 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 109 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Skálafell 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
In Skálafell, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.7 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Skálafell in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 242 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 109 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 172 hours of sunshine.
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