IcelandWhat’s the climate like in Heimaey?
The current climate in Heimaey features temperatures ranging from a high of 13°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Heimaey in recent years was 19°C in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in December 2022.
On average, Heimaey gets 1226 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 72 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Iceland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Reykjavík, Vík, or explore other destinations in Iceland.
Best time to visit Heimaey?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Heimaey. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Heimaey
The climate table of Heimaey shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 102 | 123 | 91 | 63 | 50 | 47 | 56 | 148 | 103 | 105 | 228 | 110 |
| Snow (cm) | 14 | 21 | 15 | 4,6 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 5,0 | 11 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 13°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation*: 1226 mm per year, averaging 102 mm per month
- Snowfall: 72 cm per year
- Driest months: 47 mm in June, 50 mm in May and 56 mm in July
- Wettest months: 228 mm in November, 148 mm in August and 123 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Heimaey
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Heimaey, Iceland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Heimaey
This graph shows how much rainfall Heimaey, Iceland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Heimaey
This graph shows how much snow Heimaey, Iceland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Heimaey
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Heimaey, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Heimaey
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Heimaey, Iceland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Heimaey
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Heimaey, Iceland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Heimaey
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Heimaey, Iceland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Heimaey by month
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