Climate and Weather of North Iceland, Iceland

In Iceland you have several regions, one of which is called North Iceland. The most popular city in this region is Akureyri, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in North Iceland. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In North Iceland, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

Note that the warmest month in North Iceland is normally July, with the temperature reaching 13°C, while December has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 0°C.

The colder months are generally January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, North Iceland sees significant variations throughout the year. October tends to be the wettest, receiving 145 mm of rain, while June is much drier with just 70 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for June, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of North Iceland, Iceland?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.