Climate of Egilsstaðir, Austurland, Iceland
Point-value climate at Egilsstaðir (Austurland, Iceland). Population approximately 2,265.
Located in Austurland, Iceland, Egilsstaðir has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,265. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.4°C / 27.7°F in January to 10.8°C / 51.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 29 mm / 1.1 in (June) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (January) — about 740 mm / 29.1 in across the year. Egilsstaðir is the capital of Austurland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Egilsstaðir's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.4°C27.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.4°C27.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| March | -1.6°C29.1°F | 74 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| April | 0.8°C33.4°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| May | 5°C41°F | 31 mm1.2″ | — |
| June | 8.9°C48°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| July | 10.8°C51.4°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| August | 10.3°C50.5°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| September | 7°C44.6°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| October | 2.5°C36.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | -0.6°C30.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| December | -2°C28.4°F | 78 mm3.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Egilsstaðir?
Egilsstaðir does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Egilsstaðir's warmest month is July at an average of 10.8°C / 51.4°F, and its driest month is June with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Egilsstaðir?
Egilsstaðir, in Austurland, Iceland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.4°C / 27.7°F in January to 10.8°C / 51.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 740 mm / 29.1 in, with the wettest month being January (95 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest June (29 mm / 1.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Egilsstaðir in July?
The average temperature in Egilsstaðir in July is 10.8°C / 51.4°F, with rainfall of about 41 mm / 1.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Egilsstaðir?
The driest month in Egilsstaðir is June, with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.9°C / 48°F.
When is the wettest month in Egilsstaðir?
The wettest month in Egilsstaðir is January, with approximately 95 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall.