Sveinbjarnargerði Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Sveinbjarnargerði is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Sveinbjarnargerði, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C in July to a very cold 0°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sveinbjarnargerði experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1320 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 153 mm of snow/rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of snow/rain now and then. The driest month, June, still receives a respectable 72 mm of rainfall.
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 Sveinbjarnargerði, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in January to 8°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sveinbjarnargerði.
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in May, July, August, September and October to 4 m/s in January, February, March, April, June, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sveinbjarnargerði in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 13°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.
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