Best Time to Visit Vatnajökull for Hiking – June Scores 29/100

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29/100

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June, April, May

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-5°C – 6°C

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Vatnajökull

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-4°	-1°	189	19.7	91%	wet
February	22Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-2°	168	19.4	90%	wet
March	23Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-2°	160	19.3	96%	wet
April	28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-3°	-1°	113	16.8	93%	shoulder
May	28Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	0°	3°	105	17.9	78%	shoulder
June	29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	3°	6°	102	17	76%	shoulder
July	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	9°	127	20.9	78%	shoulder
August	25Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	7°	148	21.8	80%	shoulder
September	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	2°	4°	204	22.9	81%	wet
October	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-2°	0°	193	19.6	86%	wet
November	19Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-2°	200	19.3	97%	wet
December	19Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-2°	209	18.3	92%	wet