The weather in September in Akureyri

It's cool in September in Akureyri with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in September for Akureyri, Iceland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2017, Akureyri reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Akureyri is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In September, there is an average of 57 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,6 cm falls as snow in September. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in September for Akureyri

Click on any day in September to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Akureyri. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

September weather comparison

  Akureyri New York
Average temperature 12°C 27°C
Max. temperature 15°C 31°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 57 mm 57 mm
Rainy days 9 days 9 days
Total snowfall 7,6 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 4 days 0 days

Start of September

The month of September starts in Akureyri with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid September

By mid-September, daytime temps drop to around 12°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of September

By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Akureyri is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in September in Akureyri, Iceland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in September in Akureyri

Temperature in September in Akureyri over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September in Akureyri, Iceland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in September in Akureyri

Total precipitation in September in Akureyri over the years

Daily Snowfall in September in Akureyri

Snowfall in September in Akureyri per year

Daily UV index in September in Akureyri

This chart shows the average daily UV index in September in Akureyri, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Akureyri by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Akureyri. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.