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East Iceland weather in September

Are you planning a trip to East Iceland in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in East Iceland in September?

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

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C in Hali to 11°C in Neskaupstaður. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Neskaupstaður and 4°C in Hali.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hallormsstaður with an average of 114 mm to heavy rainfall in Hali with 276 mm. The city Höfn usually sees around 114 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at September's conditions in East Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at East Iceland's yearly weather, check out our East Iceland climate page.

Where to go in East Iceland in September

Find the average weather conditions in September for the most popular destinations in East Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in East Iceland

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in East Iceland?

Average weather in Höfn

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

Höfn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
12°C 
8°C 
130 hours 
152 mm 
16 days 
poor 
10°C 
6°C 
114 hours 
227 mm 
16 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
7°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
237 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Höfn

Average weather in Egilsstadir

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

Egilsstadir
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
86 mm 
15 days 
10°C 
4°C 
118 mm 
16 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
155 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Egilsstadir

Average weather in Seyðisfjörður

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

Seyðisfjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
13°C 
7°C 
85 mm 
15 days 
11°C 
4°C 
120 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
6°C 
-0°C 
157 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Seyðisfjörður

Average weather in Vopnafjörður

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

Vopnafjörður
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
91 mm 
16 days 
10°C 
5°C 
121 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
6°C 
1°C 
158 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Vopnafjörður

Average weather in Skálafell

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

Skálafell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
130 hours 
146 mm 
16 days 
poor 
10°C 
4°C 
114 hours 
227 mm 
16 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
6°C 
1°C 
78 hours 
241 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Skálafell

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

Is September the best time to visit East Iceland?

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Höfn.

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