AI-generatedHöfn at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,100 h
- Rain a year
- 2,040 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Höfn
Höfn has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 14 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,100 hours of sunshine a year, Höfn is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 5.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Höfn
The best time to visit Höfn is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.8 °C. The wettest month is October with 231 mm of precipitation.
Höfn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Höfn in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–9 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Höfn in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Höfn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–11 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Höfn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:4817:45
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:58 · evening 16:35–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:18 · evening 18:15–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Höfn compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 9° at the start of the month to 5° at the end. The sea cools from 9° to 8°. The days get 3.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 0° |
| Sea | 9° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.2 h |
What is the weather like in Höfn in October?
In October, Höfn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 231 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 57 min07:48 – 17:45
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %6 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Höfn
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Höfn: score 47 against 2. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 47better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 8° |
| Sea | 8.3° | 10.2° |
| Sunshine | 2.1 h | 4.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 231 mm | 100 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Höfn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January3° · Sea 7° · 0.6 h
In January, Höfn is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 205 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in January4February3° · Sea 7° · 1.7 h
In February, Höfn is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 205 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in February5March4° · Sea 7° · 3.1 h
In March, Höfn is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 174 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in March9April6° · Sea 7° · 4.3 h
In April, Höfn is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 156 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in April22May9° · Sea 8° · 5.4 h
In May, Höfn is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 107 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in May40June12° · Sea 9° · 5.6 h
In June, Höfn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in June47July14° · Sea 10° · 4.9 h
In July, Höfn is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Höfn – and yet one of the best months here.
Höfn in July41August13° · Sea 11° · 4.4 h
In August, Höfn is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in August18September11° · Sea 10° · 3.1 h
In September, Höfn is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 225 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in September2October7° · Sea 8° · 2.1 h
In October, Höfn is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 231 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in October4November4° · Sea 8° · 0.9 h
In November, Höfn is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 200 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in November3December3° · Sea 7° · 0.1 h
In December, Höfn is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 198 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Höfn.
Höfn in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Höfn
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2 | 3° | −3° | 6.9° | 0.6 h | 17 | 205 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 3° | −3° | 6.8° | 1.7 h | 16 | 205 |
| MarchMar | 5 | 4° | −2° | 6.9° | 3.1 h | 16 | 174 |
| AprilApr | 9 | 6° | 0° | 7.3° | 4.3 h | 16 | 156 |
| MayMay | 22 | 9° | 3° | 7.8° | 5.4 h | 15 | 107 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 12° | 6° | 9.0° | 5.6 h | 14 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 14° | 8° | 10.2° | 4.9 h | 14 | 100 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 13° | 7° | 10.8° | 4.4 h | 15 | 138 |
| SeptemberSep | 18 | 11° | 5° | 9.8° | 3.1 h | 17 | 225 |
| OctoberOct | 2 | 7° | 1° | 8.3° | 2.1 h | 17 | 231 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 4° | −1° | 7.6° | 0.9 h | 16 | 200 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 3° | −3° | 7.1° | 0.1 h | 17 | 198 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
64.25° N, 15.21° W · 1 m · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Sea temperature in Höfn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.7 – 9.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Höfn ranges from 6.8 °C in February to 10.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 10.1 and 11.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.9° | 5.5° | 7.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.8° | 6.3° | 7.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.9° | 6.4° | 7.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.3° | 7.0° | 7.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.8° | 7.1° | 8.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.0° | 8.3° | 9.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.2° | 9.7° | 10.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.8° | 10.1° | 11.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.8° | 9.0° | 10.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 8.3° | 7.7° | 9.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.6° | 7.0° | 8.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.1° | 5.9° | 7.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Höfn
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.1 of 9.9 hours of daylight in Höfn, 21 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Höfn: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Höfn has about 17 rainy days with 231 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Höfn
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Höfn
How breezy and how cloudy Höfn is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Höfn typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Höfn: mostly cloudy, with about 2.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Höfn
When Höfn is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Höfn has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 23 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 48 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Höfn
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Höfn in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Höfn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during October half-term (score 2).
- 8
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 3
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Höfn vs Egilsstaðir
In October the holiday weather in Höfn and Egilsstaðir is about equally good (score 2 vs 0). During the day Egilsstaðir is 1 °C cooler than Höfn.
| in October | Höfn | Egilsstaðir |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 6° |
| Sea | 8° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 18 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Iceland in October: the best places
In October, Höfn ranks 9 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 2Reykjavík8°9°6
- 3Hafnarfjörður8°9°6
- 4Grindavík8°9°6
- 5Keflavík8°9°6
- 6Borgarnes8°8°5
- 7Hveragerði8°9°4
- 8Selfoss8°9°3
- 9HöfnThis page7°8°2
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Frequently asked questions about Höfn
When is the best time to visit Höfn?
The best time to visit Höfn is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Höfn?
The sea temperature in Höfn ranges from 6.8 °C in February to 10.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Höfn in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 8.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Höfn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Höfn?
The wettest month is October with 231 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 100 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Höfn get?
Höfn gets around 1,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 5.6 hours a day; in December there are 0.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Höfn in?
Höfn is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Höfn?
A nonstop flight from London to Höfn takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Höfn?
Höfn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during October half-term (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 8, May half-term 26, summer holidays 43, October half-term 2, Christmas holidays 3.