Climate Insights for Akureyri

The climate in Akureyri is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1219mm of precipitation falls per year. Akureyri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akureyri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Akureyri experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Akureyri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -7°C to 12°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Akureyri is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1219mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 138mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 61mm. That's 77mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Akureyri receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 540cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Akureyri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Akureyri, which began on March 20, 2026. Akureyri is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akureyri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.