Ólafsvík Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Ólafsvík, West Iceland, Iceland is 8°C (46°F), with daytime highs ranging from 4°C (39°F) in February to 13°C (55°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Ólafsvík compares to cities worldwide.
Ólafsvík Monthly Temperatures
The moderate changes in the climate in Ólafsvík ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 9°C (48°F) and -1°C (30°F) depending on the time of year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ólafsvík by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. July, the warmest month, averages 180 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Ólafsvík vs Iceland
The map below shows the annual temperature across Iceland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Ólafsvík vs World: Temperature Compared
Ólafsvík's average annual maximum temperature is 8°C (46°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Ólafsvík?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Ólafsvík, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and humidity around 80% — considered very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Ólafsvík's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Ólafsvík climate page.
