Seyðisfjörður

East Iceland Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Iceland, Iceland in September.

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Höfn Egilsstadir Seyðisfjörður Vopnafjörður

Planning a getaway to East Iceland, Iceland this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in East Iceland in September

East Iceland, Iceland is a region in Iceland. September in East Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Hali to 11°C (52°F) in Mjóifjörður. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Mjóifjörður and 4°C (39°F) in Hali.

To explore the conditions in East Iceland, Iceland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Eiðar with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Hali with 276 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Höfn gets approximately 114 hours of sunlight in September, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore East Iceland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Iceland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Höfn)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March4°C (39°F) April5°C (41°F) May8°C (46°F) June10°C (50°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September10°C (50°F) October7°C (45°F) November5°C (41°F) December4°C (39°F)
Best Time to Visit East Iceland →

Best Places to Visit in East Iceland in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across East Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in East Iceland

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in East Iceland, Iceland?

Temperature range in East Iceland (September)

Precipitation variation in East Iceland (September)

Höfn

In September Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
114 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Höfn →

Egilsstadir

In September Egilsstadir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Egilsstadir →

Seyðisfjörður

In September Seyðisfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Seyðisfjörður →

Vopnafjörður

In September Vopnafjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vopnafjörður →

Skálafell

In September Skálafell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
114 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Skálafell →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Iceland, in Iceland.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Iceland in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Höfn 10°C (50°F) 6°C (43°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Egilsstadir 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Seyðisfjörður 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Vopnafjörður 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Skálafell 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Eiðar 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

East Iceland weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Iceland, Iceland in September?

Expect poor weather across East Iceland, Iceland in September. The popular destination of Höfn averages 10°C (50°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Iceland, Iceland in September?

In Höfn, the average daytime high in September is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does East Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in September?

Rainfall in East Iceland, Iceland peaks during September. Höfn averages roughly 227 mm (8.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit East Iceland, Iceland?

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit East Iceland, Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Höfn.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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