Best time to visit Skaftafell

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When is the best time to visit Skaftafell?

The best time to visit Skaftafell is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 28°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Skaftafell28
    Jan
  • 30°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Skaftafell30
    Feb
  • 30°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Skaftafell30
    Mar
  • 36°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Skaftafell36
    Apr
  • 41°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Skaftafell41
    May
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Skaftafell48
    Jun
  • 52°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Skaftafell52
    Jul
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Skaftafell50
    Aug
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Skaftafell45
    Sep
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Skaftafell37
    Oct
  • 30°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Skaftafell30
    Nov
  • 28°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Skaftafell28
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Skaftafell?

The hottest time of year in Skaftafell is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 52°F.

Which month has the most rain in Skaftafell?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Skaftafell with 7.8 inches on average. There are normally 19 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Skaftafell?

The sunniest time of year in Skaftafell is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 29% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Iceland (Skaftafell) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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