What’s the climate like in Álafoss?
The current climate of Álafoss features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 12°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Álafoss in recent years was 23°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in March 2023.
On average, Álafoss gets 1265 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 203 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Iceland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Reykjavík, Vík, or have a look at other destinations in Iceland.
Best time to visit Álafoss?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Álafoss. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Álafoss
The climate table of Álafoss shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -2 | -7 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -1 | -4 | -7 |
| Precipitation |  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Precipitation (mm) | 125 | 117 | 150 | 96 | 90 | 91 | 69 | 89 | 117 | 117 | 104 | 100 |
| Snow (cm) | 35 | 39 | 27 | 13 | 7,5 | 3,2 | 1,3 | 2,5 | 5,9 | 17 | 22 | 30 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 12°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1265 mm per year, averaging 105 mm per month
- Snowfall: 203 cm per year
- Driest months: 69 mm in July, 89 mm in August and 90 mm in May
- Wettest months: 150 mm in March, 125 mm in January and 117 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Plan your next holiday
Don’t miss the best holiday deals for Álafoss and see what our partners have for you.
Table of Contents
Average Temperature per Month in Álafoss
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Álafoss, Iceland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Álafoss
This graph shows how much precipitation Álafoss, Iceland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Álafoss
This graph shows how much snow Álafoss, Iceland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Álafoss
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Álafoss, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Álafoss
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Álafoss, Iceland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Álafoss
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Álafoss, Iceland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Álafoss
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Álafoss, Iceland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Álafoss
Have you been to Álafoss?
Share your weather experiences in Álafoss.
Average Weather in Álafoss by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Álafoss. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
Popular destinations in Iceland
Discover the climate of these popular destinations in Iceland.
