Skútustaðir Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Skútustaðir. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C (59°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Skútustaðir has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1037 mm (41 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Skútustaðir offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month October (115 mm (4.5 in)) and the driest month June (65 mm (2.6 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Skútustaðir Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Skútustaðir serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Skútustaðir.

The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year