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Skaftafell Weather in September

September in Skaftafell brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 265 mm (10 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.

Rainfall in Skaftafell in September

Skaftafell is in the rainy season in September, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 265 mm (10 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Skaftafell in September

In September, expect low temperatures in Skaftafell, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) at night. Expect a cold feel throughout the day, not just in the mornings and evenings. Warm layers are essential. With overnight lows of 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Skaftafell in September

The area enjoys a balanced 110 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too rainy nor too sunny.

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Skaftafell Temperature in September

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
59%
Precipitation
265 mm (10 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Humidity
79% *
Sunshine
110 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
28% *
* Data from: Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Skaftafell in September

Cold weather calls for smart layering in September. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Skaftafell in September

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    4/10
  • Walking
    4/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    4/10

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