Málmey

Island Remote Icelandic island characterized by seabird colonies

An uninhabited island off northern Iceland visited by boat for seabird colonies, coastal cliffs and the remains of past settlement; itineraries commonly include birdwatching and offshore photography.

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Málmey
66.0174, -19.5354
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Best Time to Visit Málmey #

The best time to visit Málmey is summer (June-August) when temperatures are mild and daylight is long.

Summer (midnight sun, accessible)
Jun-Aug · 5-12°C
Milder temperatures and very long daylight hours make summer the most accessible and pleasant time for visits to Málmey.
Autumn-Spring (variable, quieter)
Sep-May · -5-6°C
Cool to cold and changeable weather with shorter daylight; fewer visitors but potentially rougher sea conditions.

Weather & Climate near Málmey #

Climate

Continental climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
15.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
19.1h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
22.6h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
7° – 12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
20.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
7° – 12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
5° – 10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 6°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-2° – 4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.5h daylight

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