Climate and Weather of South Iceland, Iceland

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

The weather in South Iceland changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The warmest weather in South Iceland arrives in July, when temperatures climb to 12°C. In contrast, February sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 3°C.

The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.

Precipitation in South Iceland varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in October with 237 mm of rain, while May stays relatively dry with 107 mm. The region experiences its rainy season during January, February, September, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 211 mm to 237 mm.

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of South 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.