The climate of Vík
The current climate in Vík features temperatures ranging from a high of 14°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Vík, Iceland.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Vík in recent years was 25°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Vík gets 539 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 767 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, Húsavík, or explore other destinations in Iceland.
Best time to visit Vík?
If you're after warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Vík. The temperatures are too low throughout the year, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Vík
The climate table of Vík 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -3 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | -1 | -4 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 55 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 40 | 37 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 60 |
Snow (cm) | 173 | 163 | 116 | 38 | 12 | 2,0 | 0 | 0 | 7,7 | 32 | 62 | 161 |
UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Vík, Iceland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Vík
Yearly Temperature in Vík
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Vík, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vík
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vík
Average Snowfall per Month in Vík
Total Yearly Snowfall in Vík
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Vík, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Vík
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Average weather in Vík by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vík. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.