Þjófafoss

Waterfall Scenic waterfall in southern Iceland amid rugged landscape

A waterfall in southern Iceland on the Þjórsá river; visitors stop for the layered basalt channels, short hikes and photographic views during summer and winter light.

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Þjófafoss
64.0566, -19.8663

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Weather & Climate near Þjófafoss #

Climate

Þjófafoss's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (983 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
21°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
20.4h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
19.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.6h daylight

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