Climate Overview
The climate in Vopnafjörður Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 1250mm of precipitation falls per year. Vopnafjörður Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vopnafjörður Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Vopnafjörður Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Vopnafjörður Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 11°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Vopnafjörður Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1250mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 147mm of rainfall. October and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 62mm. That's 85mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Vopnafjörður Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 499cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 87cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Vopnafjörður 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 January, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/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 27km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Vopnafjörður Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Vopnafjörður 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 August at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm 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 4 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 250mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -2 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Expect around 113cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -5 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Expect around 231cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/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 Vopnafjörður 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.
