What’s the climate like in Laugarvatn?
The current climate of Laugarvatn features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Laugarvatn in recent years was 22°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in December 2022.
On average, Laugarvatn gets 1230 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 245 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 Laugarvatn?
The best time to visit Laugarvatn for pleasant to warm weather is July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Laugarvatn.
Climate Table of Laugarvatn
The climate table of Laugarvatn 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) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | -1 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 117 | 128 | 119 | 82 | 76 | 73 | 57 | 68 | 139 | 105 | 97 | 169 |
| Snow (cm) | 48 | 50 | 44 | 12 | 3,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,0 | 13 | 24 | 48 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 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: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1230 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Snowfall: 245 cm per year
- Driest months: 57 mm in July, 68 mm in August and 73 mm in June
- Wettest months: 169 mm in December, 139 mm in September and 128 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Laugarvatn
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Laugarvatn, 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 Laugarvatn
This graph shows how much precipitation Laugarvatn, 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 Laugarvatn
This graph shows how much snow Laugarvatn, 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 Laugarvatn
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Laugarvatn, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Laugarvatn
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Laugarvatn, 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 Laugarvatn
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Laugarvatn, 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 Laugarvatn
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Laugarvatn, 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 Laugarvatn by Month
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