Climate of Selfoss, Southern, Iceland
Point-value climate at Selfoss (Southern, Iceland). Population approximately 6,275.
Located in Southern, Iceland, Selfoss has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 6,275. Monthly average temperatures range from -0.8°C / 30.6°F in January to 10.8°C / 51.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 83 mm / 3.3 in (June) to 124 mm / 4.9 in (February) — about 1287 mm / 50.7 in across the year. Selfoss is the capital of Southern. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Selfoss's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.8°C30.6°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.1°C31.8°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.6°C33.1°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Snowy |
| April | 3.1°C37.6°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 6.6°C43.9°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| June | 9.1°C48.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| July | 10.8°C51.4°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| August | 10.4°C50.7°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| September | 7.8°C46°F | 108 mm4.3″ | — |
| October | 4.6°C40.3°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| November | 1.4°C34.5°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Snowy |
| December | -0.4°C31.3°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Selfoss?
Selfoss does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Selfoss's warmest month is July at an average of 10.8°C / 51.4°F, and its driest month is June with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Selfoss?
Selfoss, in Southern, Iceland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.8°C / 30.6°F in January to 10.8°C / 51.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1287 mm / 50.7 in, with the wettest month being February (124 mm / 4.9 in) and the driest June (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Selfoss in July?
The average temperature in Selfoss in July is 10.8°C / 51.4°F, with rainfall of about 87 mm / 3.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Selfoss?
The driest month in Selfoss is June, with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 9.1°C / 48.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Selfoss?
The wettest month in Selfoss is February, with approximately 124 mm / 4.9 in of average monthly rainfall.