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Kerling (Iceland)

Mountain

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) essentials

Country: Iceland
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Krona (kr)
Language: Icelandic

Kerling (Iceland) at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 14 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -9° - -4° -17° 97 mm overcast 96% 13.4 m/s 0.0 low 4.4h
February Poor -9° - -5° -18° 93 mm overcast 95% 13.5 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
March Poor -10° - -6° -19° 95 mm overcast 95% 13.0 m/s 0.2 low 11.5h
April Poor -9° - -4° -16° 66 mm overcast 93% 11.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 15.0h
May Poor -4° - -1° -10° 58 mm overcast 92% 10.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 18.6h
June Poor -1° - 4° -5° 76 mm overcast 87% 8.7 m/s 1.1 high 21.3h
July Poor 2° - 6° -1° 82 mm overcast 87% 8.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 19.8h
August Poor 1° - 6° -2° 97 mm overcast 89% 8.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 16.3h
September Poor -2° - 2° -7° 99 mm overcast 93% 9.9 m/s 0.3 low 12.8h
October Poor -6° - -2° -12° 113 mm overcast 96% 10.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
November Poor -8° - -3° -15° 94 mm overcast 96% 11.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.7h
December Poor -9° - -4° -17° 96 mm overcast 96% 12.5 m/s 0.0 low 2.8h