Skálholt weather in September (Iceland)

How's the weather trend in Skálholt as September approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In September, Skálholt tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 12°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 6°C.

Precipitation

Skálholt in September usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 121 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Skálholt. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skálholt, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 121 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in September

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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