Climate - Djúpivogur (Iceland)

The climate of Djúpivogur is subarctic, with cold winters and very cool summers, or even a little cold.
The small town is located on the east coast of Iceland, about 50 km (30 mi) from the eastern edge of Vatnajökull, Iceland's largest glacier.
The latitude of Djúpivogur is 64°38'N. On the shortest day of the year, December 21st, the sun rises around 11:00 am and sets around 2:50 pm. On the longest day, June 21, the sun rises at 2:10 am and sets at 11:50 pm. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur from April 26 to August 16.
The average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures (measured at the Teigarhorn weather station).

Precipitation amounts to 1,230 millimeters (48.4 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 70 mm (2.8 in) in the driest months (April, June) to 150 mm (5.9 in) in the wettest (October). Here is the average precipitation.

As is typical of Iceland, the weather is often unstable and windy. Snowfalls typically occur from October to April or early May, although they rarely prevail over rain for long periods.
The winter, from December to March, is cold, cloudy and windy, with very short days in the first part, which then gradually become longer (in mid-February, the sun already rises at 9:00 am and sets at 5:30 pm, while in mid-March, it rises at 7:15 am and sets at 7:00 pm).
During some periods, the temperature fluctuates around freezing, and rainfall alternate with snowfall.
There are also quite mild periods, in which the temperature reaches 7/8 °C (45/46 °F), but it often rains and a strong wind blows. Occasionally, the wind coming down from the mountains (even if covered with snow) can bring mild temperatures, even in the dead of winter. In December 1970, the temperature reached 15 °C (59 °F), and in January 2005 it reached 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
There are also very cold periods, characterized by snow and frost, which generally last no more than a week.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to around -10 °C (14 °F), however, it can occasionally drop to lower values. The coldest record is -23 °C (-9.5 °F), recorded even in early April 1968 (it must be said that March is still a fully winter month, and given the maritime climate, in spring temperatures rise late). However, it was an exceptional value, considering that both before and after, the temperature never reached even -20 °C (-4 °F).

The summer is very cool, and sometimes even cold, especially in June. The rains are also frequent in this season. However, there can be very mild periods of two or three days, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 20 °C (68 °F).
The heat record of 30.5 °C (87 °F), registered in June 1939, represents the highest temperature ever recorded in Iceland. It seems to us a dubious fact, considering that later the temperature reached 26.5 °C (79.5 °F) in July 1945 and in July 1975, and then it no longer even reached 25 °C (77 °F), but it reached 23.5 °C (74.5 °F) a few times.



The sea temperature ranges between 7 °C (45 °F) and 11 °C (52 °F). So, it is cold all year round. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Djúpivogur is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, there are often cloudy skies, rain and a bit of cold. Therefore, it is advisable to bring a jacket and a sweater even in the height of summer.

Djúpivogur - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2016

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In January, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.9 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.8 °C (28.7 °F) and a maximum of 3.6 °C (38.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -15.8 °C (3.6 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it reached 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.6 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.2 °C (28.1 °F) and a maximum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (14.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.5 °C (7.7 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it reached 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.8 °C (28.8 °F) and a maximum of 3.9 °C (39 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.9 °C (3.4 °F) in March 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.7 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) and a maximum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -10.9 °C (12.4 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.3 °C (22.5 °F) in May 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in May 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.8 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in June 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 21 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) in July 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 19 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In August, the least cold month of the year, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.7 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in August 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.8 °F) and a maximum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F) in September 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in September 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.7 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.3 °C (36.2 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.9 °C (17.8 °F) in October 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.3 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) and a maximum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.3 °C (11.7 °F) in November 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) in November 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Djúpivogur is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.9 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.9 °C (28.6 °F) and a maximum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -14.2 °C (6.4 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it reached 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 4 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.