Climate Insights for Garður

Suðurnesjabær, Nordic countries, Iceland

Hottest
August
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
September
144 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Garður is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,361 mm of precipitation falls per year. Garður receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Garður is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 146cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Garður is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 53.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Garður receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Garður is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 57in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 1°FebMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 1°MarMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 1°AprMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°MayMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°JunMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°JulMax: 11°Average: 11°Min: 10°AugMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°SepMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°OctMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°DecMax: 4°Average: 3°Min: 1°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 38°FAverage: 36°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 34°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 37°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 53°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 52°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 50°FAverage: 48°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 37°FMin: 35°F
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Garður sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 12°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Garður sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 53°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 52°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 36°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 34mmFebPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 37mmMarPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 10mmMayPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 10in
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Snow (in)

Garður is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,361 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 144 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 76 mm. That's 68 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 146cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.Garður is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 in. That's 2.7 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 57in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 32km/hFebWind Speed: 32km/hMarWind Speed: 29km/hAprWind Speed: 26km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 22km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 28km/hNovWind Speed: 29km/hDecWind Speed: 30km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20mphFebWind Speed: 20mphMarWind Speed: 18mphAprWind Speed: 16mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 14mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 18mphDecWind Speed: 19mph
Wind Speed

Garður is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap 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 32km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.Garður is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap 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 20mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C33 °F
3 °C38 °F
32 km/h20 mph
131 mm5.1 in
34 cm14 in
Feb
1 °C34 °F
4 °C39 °F
32 km/h20 mph
126 mm4.9 in
37 cm15 in
Mar
1 °C35 °F
4 °C39 °F
29 km/h18 mph
121 mm4.8 in
27 cm11 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
26 km/h16 mph
104 mm4.1 in
10 cm4 in
May
6 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
24 km/h15 mph
103 mm4.1 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
10 °C49 °F
22 km/h14 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
11 °C53 °F
20 km/h12 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
12 °C53 °F
22 km/h13 mph
93 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
10 °C50 °F
26 km/h16 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
28 km/h17 mph
144 mm5.7 in
5 cm2 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
6 °C42 °F
29 km/h18 mph
123 mm4.8 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
1 °C35 °F
4 °C39 °F
30 km/h19 mph
121 mm4.7 in
24 cm10 in