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Weather in September in South Iceland

Planning a journey to South Iceland this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in South Iceland in September?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Hali at 9°C to mild in Hella at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Hella and 4°C in Hali.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sprengisandur with an average of 129 mm to heavy rainfall in Solheimahjaleiga with 299 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Höfn usually sees around 114 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For specific regional insights in South Iceland for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Iceland climate page.

Where to go in South Iceland in September

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the South Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

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

Selfoss

In September Selfoss generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Selfoss
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
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
7°C 
121 hours 
177 mm 
18 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
92 hours 
151 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Selfoss

Hella

In September Hella generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hella
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
<<  
16°C 
9°C 
124 mm 
18 days 
13°C 
7°C 
175 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
149 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Hella

Hveragerði

In September Hveragerði generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hveragerði
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
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
124 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
6°C 
121 hours 
172 mm 
18 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
8°C 
2°C 
92 hours 
143 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Hveragerði

Laugarvatn

In September Laugarvatn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Laugarvatn
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
<<  
14°C 
8°C 
154 hours 
140 mm 
18 days 
11°C 
5°C 
121 hours 
194 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
7°C 
1°C 
92 hours 
163 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Laugarvatn

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

Is September the best time to visit South Iceland?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to South Iceland with often poor weather in Höfn.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Höfn.

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