Climate of Akureyri, Northeastern, Iceland
Point-value climate at Akureyri (Northeastern, Iceland). Population approximately 16,563.
Located in Northeastern, Iceland, Akureyri has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 16,563. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 10.7°C / 51.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 25 mm / 1 in (May) to 75 mm / 3 in (October) — about 575 mm / 22.6 in across the year. Akureyri is the capital of Northeastern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Akureyri's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.6°C27.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.3°C27.9°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| March | -1.4°C29.5°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Snowy |
| April | 1.2°C34.2°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| May | 5.7°C42.3°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| June | 9°C48.2°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| July | 10.7°C51.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| August | 10.2°C50.4°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| September | 6.5°C43.7°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| October | 2.5°C36.5°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| November | -0.7°C30.7°F | 61 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| December | -2.2°C28°F | 53 mm2.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Akureyri?
Akureyri does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Akureyri's warmest month is July at an average of 10.7°C / 51.3°F, and its driest month is May with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Akureyri?
Akureyri, in Northeastern, Iceland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 10.7°C / 51.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 575 mm / 22.6 in, with the wettest month being October (75 mm / 3 in) and the driest May (25 mm / 1 in).
What is the average temperature in Akureyri in July?
The average temperature in Akureyri in July is 10.7°C / 51.3°F, with rainfall of about 39 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Akureyri?
The driest month in Akureyri is May, with about 25 mm / 1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 5.7°C / 42.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Akureyri?
The wettest month in Akureyri is October, with approximately 75 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall.