Climate Overview
The climate in Búðardalur Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1172mm of precipitation falls per year. Búðardalur Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Búðardalur Airport 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 January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Búðardalur Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Búðardalur Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 12°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Búðardalur Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1172mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 131mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 67mm. That's 65mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Búðardalur Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 278cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Búðardalur Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 24km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Búðardalur Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Búðardalur Airport 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 January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -3 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 6 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 223mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -1 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 337mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 45cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -4 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 333mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Expect around 150cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Búðardalur Airport 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.
