Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Vík in September
Vík cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 55°F in August, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 9.0 in (229 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 38/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 9.0 in (229 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What September feels like
Afternoons only reach about 50°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 45°F (7°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 9.0 in (229 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 78%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort slips from 52/100 in August to 38/100.
- September sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vík in September
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Halldórskaffi
Cozy cafe in the old Brydebúð merchant house with soups and cakes.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.0 in of rain.
Víkurkirkja
Red-roofed hillside church overlooking Vík and the sea stacks.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.0 in of rain.
Smiðjan Brugghús
Vík craft brewery and burger bar.
Why now Easy to slot in when September's rain moves in.
Seljalandsfoss
60-meter waterfall with a path that loops behind the falls.
Suður-Vík
Restaurant in an old house serving lamb, burgers and Asian dishes.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter September days.
Nearby in September
- Jökulsárlón in September~96 mi · highs 46°F, 8.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Reykjavík in September~103 mi · highs 51°F, 7.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Mývatn in September~162 mi · highs 43°F, 4.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m to Vík's ~30 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.
Vík in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Vík?
It's middling, scoring 38/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 54. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 9.0 in (229 mm) of rain. September is inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
How cold is Vík in September?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vík in September?
Yes: about 9.0 in (229 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm).
What should I pack for Vík in September?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- Iceland Ring Road Jun – Sep
Planning Vík in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.