Early summer · Weather & things to do
Mývatn in June
Mývatn sees its driest month, with just 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain, highs of 48°F (9°C) and lows of 38°F (4°C).
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 53/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (58 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~21 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 53/100 · Fair
What June feels like
It's cool, with highs near 48°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 38°F (4°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (58 mm) for the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 80%.
Long days help: there are roughly 21 h 34 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Mývatn's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – August.
- Longest days of the year, about 21 h 34 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (8°F) from May.
- Comfort improves from 39/100 in May to 53/100.
- June sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mývatn in June
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Krafla and Víti crater
Volcanic area with the turquoise Víti crater lake and Leirhnjúkur lava fields.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer.
Daddi's Pizza
Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Vogafjós Farm Resort
Café in a working cowshed serving geyser bread and smoked trout.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Grjótagjá
Small lava cave with a geothermal pool seen in 'Game of Thrones'.
Goðafoss
Horseshoe-shaped falls on the Skjálfandafljót river.
Nearby in June
- Jökulsárlón in June~108 mi · highs 47°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Vík in June~162 mi · highs 52°F, 4.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Reykjavík in June~177 mi · highs 54°F, 3.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~487 m to Mývatn's ~276 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mývatn in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Mývatn?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 53/100. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
How cold is Mývatn in June?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 38°F (4°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mývatn in June?
Not much: about 2.3 in (58 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.0 in (991 mm).
What should I pack for Mývatn in June?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Iceland Ring Road Jun – Sep
Planning Mývatn in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.