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Skálafell weather in July (South Iceland, Iceland)

Looking to travel to Skálafell in July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Skálafell typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. July is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 12°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Skálafell in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skálafell climate page with graphs.

 

Skálafell, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Höfn, Iceland (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in July

Find out more about the weather in Iceland in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Skálafell in July?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

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

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