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Stafafell Climate by Month

The temperature in Stafafell varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from mild to cold. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Stafafell experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 12°C in July to a chilly 3°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -2°C in December.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Stafafell has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2034 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Stafafell, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 227 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 96 mm over 13 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 Stafafell, 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 (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Höfn, Iceland (24 KM, 15 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Stafafell in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Stafafell?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Stafafell?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Stafafell?
    October tops the wettest month list with 227 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Stafafell?
    May is the driest month with 96 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Stafafell?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 172 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Stafafell

    Thu   Nov 21
    -2°C | -4°C
    NW 32 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    -2°C | -6°C
    N 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    -1°C | -5°C
    N 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain