Stafafell Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching -2°C in December.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Stafafell 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 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 per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Stafafell in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 227 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 96 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 172 hours of sunshine.
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