Þórshöfn Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Þórshöfn changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C (55°F) in August to a chilly 3°C (37°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 7°C (45°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Þórshöfn has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1027 mm (40 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Þórshöfn bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives high rainfall, with an average of 119 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 54 mm (2.1 in) over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Þórshöfn Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Þórshöfn, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 3.7 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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine