Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, May
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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The best time to visit Iceland for hiking is July, August, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Iceland
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -3° | 101 |
February | 38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -3° | 85 |
March | 37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -3° | 88 |
April | 45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 0° | 66 |
May | 47Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 59 |
June | 47Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 69 |
July | 61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 74 |
August | 51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 8° | 88 |
September | 35Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 95 |
October | 28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 1° | 116 |
November | 34Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 99 |
December | 33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -3° | 101 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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