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Best time to visit · Iceland
On the climate data, the best time to visit Vík is June – August, scoring up to 54/100 with highs around 55°F (13°C) and 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain in July. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 38°F to 55°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 93.2 in (2368 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 38°F3°C | 38°F4°C | 39°F4°C | 42°F6°C | 46°F8°C | 52°F11°C | 55°F13°C | 55°F13°C | 50°F10°C | 45°F7°C | 40°F5°C | 38°F4°C |
| Avg low | 32°F0°C | 32°F0°C | 33°F0°C | 36°F2°C | 40°F5°C | 46°F8°C | 49°F9°C | 49°F9°C | 45°F7°C | 39°F4°C | 35°F2°C | 32°F0°C |
| Rain | 9.8 in250 mm | 9.1 in232 mm | 8.7 in222 mm | 6.9 in174 mm | 4.9 in124 mm | 4.7 in120 mm | 5.7 in144 mm | 6.5 in166 mm | 9.0 in229 mm | 9.3 in235 mm | 8.7 in221 mm | 9.9 in251 mm |
| Humidity | 88% | 87% | 87% | 86% | 84% | 86% | 87% | 87% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Cloud | 78% | 78% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 84% | 85% | 79% | 78% | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| Comfort | 19 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 43 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 38 | 28 | 23 | 20 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~194 m (637 ft) to Vík's ~30 m (98 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs near 38°F (4°C), and nights reach 32°F (0°C). It's the wettest season, with about 28.9 in (733 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in February. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 20/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 39°F highs in March to 46°F by May. About 20.5 in (520 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 32/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 52–55°F (11–13°C). It's the driest season, with only about 16.9 in (430 mm) of rain, 18% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 53/100.
Temperatures slide from 50°F highs in September to 40°F by November. About 27.0 in (685 mm) of rain falls across these months, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 30/100.
By comfort score: 3 Fair and 9 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Vík is June – August, scoring up to 54/100 with highs around 55°F (13°C) and 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain in July. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 4.7 in (120 mm). The yearly total is around 93.2 in (2368 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 32°F (0°C) and highs of 38°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 55°F (13°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 87%, and highs peak around 55°F (13°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in February, bottoming out around 32°F (0°C) in February.
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