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Vopnafjörður Climate by Month

Temperatures in Vopnafjörður experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be mild, while the cooler months tend to be very cold. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Vopnafjörður experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 12°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -4°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Vopnafjörður has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1341 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Vopnafjörður can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 158 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 72 mm of rainfall, spread across 14 rainy days.

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

The best time of year to visit Vopnafjörður in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Vopnafjörður?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Vopnafjörður?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Vopnafjörður?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Vopnafjörður?
    October tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Vopnafjörður?
    June is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Vopnafjörður

    Thu   Nov 21
    -2°C | -5°C
    NW 18 km/h
    9.2 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    -2°C | -6°C
    NE 11 km/h
    18 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    0°C | -6°C
    NE 14 km/h
    8.8 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow