Kerlingarfoss

Waterfall Waterfall amidst Icelandic highland lava fields

Kerlingarfoss sits in western Iceland and features a multi‑step waterfall accessible from highland roads; hikers stop for short walks and to photograph moss‑covered basalt and river pools.

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Weather & Climate near Kerlingarfoss #

Climate

Kerlingarfoss's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (995 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

21°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-3° – 2°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

8.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.0h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-2° – 2°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

8.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 2°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

8.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.1

UV Index

Low

11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

7.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.4

UV Index

Low

14.9h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

3° – 8°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

6.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

18.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

6° – 10°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

5.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

20.4h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

8° – 12°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

5.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

19.3h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

8° – 12°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

5.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

16.1h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

48 Poor

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

5° – 9°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

6.7 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.3

UV Index

Low

12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 6°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

7.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

0° – 4°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

7.9 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-2° – 2°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

8.8 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

3.6h daylight

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