What’s the climate like in Heimaey?
The current climate of Heimaey features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 13°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Heimaey in recent years was 19°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in December 2022.
On average, Heimaey gets 1226 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 72 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 Heimaey?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Heimaey. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Heimaey
The climate table of Heimaey 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 102 | 123 | 91 | 63 | 50 | 47 | 56 | 148 | 103 | 105 | 228 | 110 |
| Snow (cm) | 14 | 21 | 15 | 4,6 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 5,0 | 11 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 13°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation*: 1226 mm per year, averaging 102 mm per month
- Snowfall: 72 cm per year
- Driest months: 47 mm in June, 50 mm in May and 56 mm in July
- Wettest months: 228 mm in November, 148 mm in August and 123 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Heimaey
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Heimaey, 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 Heimaey
This graph shows how much precipitation Heimaey, 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 Heimaey
This graph shows how much snow Heimaey, 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 Heimaey
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Heimaey, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Heimaey
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Heimaey, 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 Heimaey
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Heimaey, 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 Heimaey
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Heimaey, 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.
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Average Weather in Heimaey by Month
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