Sprengisandur Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Sprengisandur is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C (57°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 7°C (45°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sprengisandur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1474 mm (58 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Sprengisandur bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy snowfall, with an average of 177 mm (7 in) of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 16 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 78 mm (3.1 in) over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sprengisandur Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Sprengisandur, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.5 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.

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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 Sprengisandur.

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