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Skálafell Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching -4°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Skálafell in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Skálafell?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Skálafell?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Skálafell?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Skálafell?
    February tops the wettest month list with 242 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Skálafell?
    July is the driest month with 109 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Skálafell?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 172 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Skálafell

    Thu   Nov 21
    -1°C | -3°C
    NW 25 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    0°C | -3°C
    NW 18 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    0°C | -4°C
    N 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain