Best Time to Visit Akureyri: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Akureyri: July, June, August.
- Best months for Akureyri: July, June, August.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: October, January, December.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 2.6).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -6°C | 115 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.6 |
| February | -1°C | -7°C | 96 mm | 16 | – | – | 2.9 |
| March | -1°C | -6°C | 97 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.8 |
| April | 2°C | -3°C | 73 mm | 14 | – | – | 3.6 |
| May | 5°C | 0°C | 65 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.5 |
| June | 10°C | 4°C | 61 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| July | 12°C | 7°C | 77 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 12°C | 6°C | 89 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| September | 8°C | 3°C | 115 mm | 16 | – | – | 4.6 |
| October | 3°C | -2°C | 142 mm | 19 | – | – | 2.9 |
| November | 0°C | -5°C | 122 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.6 |
| December | -1°C | -7°C | 122 mm | 17 | – | – | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Akureyri?
The best months are July, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Akureyri?
The wettest months are October, January, December.