IcelandWhat’s the climate like in Hella?
The current climate in Hella features temperatures ranging from a high of 14°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Hella in recent years was 22°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in December 2022.
On average, Hella gets 1130 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 94 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 Hella?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Hella. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Hella
The climate table of Hella 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) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 108 | 123 | 106 | 75 | 80 | 50 | 60 | 76 | 108 | 109 | 119 | 116 |
| Snow (cm) | 17 | 21 | 19 | 5,2 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 2,3 | 6,2 | 22 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 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: 14°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation*: 1130 mm per year, averaging 94 mm per month
- Snowfall: 94 cm per year
- Driest months: 50 mm in June, 60 mm in July and 75 mm in April
- Wettest months: 123 mm in February, 119 mm in November and 116 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Hella
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Hella, 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 Hella
This graph shows how much rainfall Hella, 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 Hella
This graph shows how much snow Hella, 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 Hella
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Hella, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Hella
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Hella, 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 Hella
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Hella, 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 Hella
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Hella, 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 Hella by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hella. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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