Climate Insights for Akureyri

The climate in Akureyri is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 1249mm 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 January, February, December, 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 11°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is January, 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 1249mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 179mm of rainfall. September and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 67mm. That's 112mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Akureyri receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 764cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 164cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Akureyri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Akureyri, which began on June 21, 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 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 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.