Akureyi weather and climate in 2024
Akureyi weather and climate in 2024
Day
1 °C
Night
-5 °C
Sea
4 °C
Precipitation
51 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
2 hours
average
Sunshine
0 hours
average
Humidity
81 %
Day
1 °C
Night
-5 °C
Sea
4 °C
Precipitation
51 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
2 hours
average
Sunshine
0 hours
average
Humidity
81 %
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Weather overview
Akureyi (Iceland) is a place with a cold climate. The day temperatures range from 1 °C (34 °F) in January to 14 °C (58 °F) in July. The driest month is June with just 4 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is December with 9 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 7 °C (45 °F), the lowest in January with -5 °C (22 °F).
January weather
The day temperature is on its minimum, its value is 1 °C (34 °F) in Akureyi, and the minimum of the night temperature can be noticed as well in this month. The wind speed is on its maximum, its value is 7.
February weather
The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value being 8 days in Akureyi, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, with its value of 43 mm (1.71 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise in this month.
March weather
The day temperature starts to rise, its value is 2 °C (35 °F) in Akureyi, and the night temperature starts to rise as well in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value being 2 hours.
April weather
The day temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 5 °C (40 °F) in Akureyi, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is -2 °C (29 °F). The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value of 30 mm (1.17 in), and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed too in this month. The dry season is at its beginning in April. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 4 hours.
May weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 9 °C (49 °F) in Akureyi, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 2 °C (35 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value of 4 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value of 5 hours. There is pending dry season.
June weather
The tourist season is about to start in Akureyi. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month. The number of rainy days is on its minimum, with its value of 4 days, and the minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed as well, with its value of 25 mm (0.98 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, its value is 6 hours.
July weather
The tourist season is taking place this month in Akureyi. The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value being 14 °C (58 °F), and the maximum of the night temperature is observable too, its value is 7 °C (45 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed too in July.
August weather
The rainfall amount continues to rise, the value of this measure is 45 mm (1.78 in) in Akureyi. The wind speed reaches its minimum, with its value of 5. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 4 hours.
September weather
The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 10 °C (51 °F) in Akureyi, and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed too in this month. The rainfall amount continues to rise, the value of this measure is 58 mm (2.27 in), while the number of rainy days starts to rise, its value is 8 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 3 hours.
October weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 5 °C (41 °F) in Akureyi, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value of -1 °C (31 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 9 days, while the rainfall amount reaches its maximum, with its value being 70 mm (2.76 in). The maximum of the humidity is observable, the value of this measure is 83 %.
November weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 2 °C (36 °F) in Akureyi, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is -3 °C (26 °F). The rainfall amount starts to descent, and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed as well. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value being 1 hour.
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 1 °C (34 °F) in Akureyi. The number of rainy days is on its maximum, with its value of 9 days, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 51 mm (1.99 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) reaches its minimum, with its value being 0 hours. The day length is on its minimum, with its value of 2 hours.
FAQs
How many rainy days can I expect in Akureyi in April?
In Akureyi in April, we can expect 5 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.2 days of the week, or in general - 18 % days.
What is the air temperature in Akureyi in May at night?
The average night temperature in May in Akureyi is 2 °C (35 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
Is June part of the wet season in Akureyi?
No, there is no wet season in Akureyi in June - you can expect 4 days of rain during the month.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Akureyi in July?
The average daily temperature in July in Akureyi is 14 °C (58 °F). Don't forget a sweater and light or normal jacket, but also pack light clothing in case the temperatures are above average. The weather at this time can be somewhat changeable and a wide range of clothing can become handy.
Is August a good month to visit Akureyi?
Akureyi can be visited in August - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 14 °C (57 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The temperature of 7 °C (45 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.