Kerling (Iceland)

Mountain Prominent mountain in northeastern Iceland, volcanic features

A landmark in Iceland’s Northeastern Region; Kerling draws hikers and photographers for coastal and tundra scenery along nearby roads and highland tracks during the short summer season.

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Kerling (Iceland)
65.5535, -18.2569

Best Time to Visit Kerling (Iceland) #

Visit in summer (June-August) for best hiking conditions and accessibility; shoulder seasons offer fewer people but more variable weather.

Summer (best for access)
June-August · ~5-12°C
Milder weather, long daylight and the most reliable conditions for hiking and reaching the mountain; snow is largely gone on lower slopes.
Shoulder seasons
May & September · 0-10°C
Cool and changeable - fewer visitors than summer but possible late snow or unsettled weather; good if you want quieter trails.
Winter (restrictive)
November-March · -10-3°C
Cold, snowy and often very windy with limited daylight; many routes are snow- or ice-covered and access can be difficult or unsafe.

Weather & Climate near Kerling (Iceland) #

Climate

Kerling (Iceland)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -10°C to 6°C. Abundant rainfall (1066 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
13.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -5°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
13.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° -6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
13.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
11.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
10.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
19.8h daylight

August

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

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
9.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
10.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
11.6 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
12.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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