AI-generatedHúsavík at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 13°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 9.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,070 h
- Rain a year
- 1,026 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 58 m
Climate in Húsavík
Húsavík has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 13 °C, while February is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,070 hours of sunshine a year, Húsavík is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Húsavík
The best time to visit Húsavík is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 9.6 °C. Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is October with 126 mm.
Húsavík through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Húsavík in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–9 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Húsavík in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Húsavík in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Húsavík in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 47 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
Sep – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Sep – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – July
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: June – August
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 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
08:0217:48
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 07:30–09:18 · evening 16:32–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:30 · evening 18:20–18:40
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 Húsavík 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 7° to 6°. The days get 3.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 0° |
| Sea | 7° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.8 h |
What is the weather like in Húsavík in October?
In October, Húsavík is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 126 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 46 min08:02 – 17:48
- UV index
- 0 · 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
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 9 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 %3 %
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 Húsavík
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Húsavík: score 46 against 1. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 1 | 46better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 6° |
| Sea | 6.4° | 7.4° |
| Sunshine | 1.6 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 126 mm | 63 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Húsavík month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January3° · Sea 4° · 0.3 h
In January, Húsavík is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 90 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in January7February3° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In February, Húsavík is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 80 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in February6March3° · Sea 3° · 2.8 h
In March, Húsavík is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in March16April5° · Sea 3° · 4.4 h
In April, Húsavík is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in April25May9° · Sea 5° · 5.4 h
In May, Húsavík is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in May46June12° · Sea 7° · 6.1 h
In June, Húsavík is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Húsavík – and yet one of the best months here.
Húsavík in June45July13° · Sea 9° · 4.8 h
In July, Húsavík is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Húsavík – and yet one of the best months here.
Húsavík in July43August13° · Sea 10° · 4.5 h
In August, Húsavík is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Húsavík – and yet one of the best months here.
Húsavík in August20September11° · Sea 8° · 3.0 h
In September, Húsavík is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 111 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in September1October7° · Sea 6° · 1.6 h
In October, Húsavík is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 126 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in October3November4° · Sea 5° · 0.6 h
In November, Húsavík is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.2 °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 103 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in November3December3° · Sea 4° · 0.0 h
In December, Húsavík is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 92 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Húsavík.
Húsavík in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Húsavík
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−3°), the warmest in July (7°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | 6 | 3° | −3° | 3.5° | 0.3 h | 15 | 90 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 3° | −3° | 2.9° | 1.5 h | 15 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 6 | 3° | −2° | 2.5° | 2.8 h | 15 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 5° | −1° | 2.9° | 4.4 h | 13 | 63 |
| MayMay | 25 | 9° | 3° | 4.7° | 5.4 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 12° | 6° | 7.4° | 6.1 h | 12 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 13° | 7° | 9.2° | 4.8 h | 13 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 13° | 7° | 9.6° | 4.5 h | 14 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 11° | 5° | 8.3° | 3.0 h | 16 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 1 | 7° | 2° | 6.4° | 1.6 h | 18 | 126 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 4° | −1° | 5.2° | 0.6 h | 17 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 3° | −3° | 4.3° | 0.0 h | 17 | 92 |
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
66.04° N, 17.34° W · 58 m · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Húsavík
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.6 – 7.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Húsavík ranges from 2.5 °C in March to 9.6 °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 November to February 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 8.7 and 10.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.5° | 2.5° | 4.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.9° | 2.1° | 3.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.5° | 1.8° | 3.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.9° | 1.9° | 3.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.7° | 3.7° | 5.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.4° | 5.7° | 8.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 9.2° | 8.1° | 10.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 9.6° | 8.7° | 10.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 8.3° | 7.4° | 9.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.4° | 5.6° | 7.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.2° | 4.2° | 6.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.3° | 3.0° | 5.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Húsavík
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 1.6 of 9.8 hours of daylight in Húsavík, 16 % 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
Rain in Húsavík: 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, Húsavík has about 18 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Húsavík
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Húsavík
How breezy and how cloudy Húsavík 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 Húsavík 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 81 % of the sky over Húsavík: mostly overcast, with about 1.6 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
Snow in Húsavík
When Húsavík 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, Húsavík has about 9 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 44 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 59 out of 100: likely.
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 Húsavík
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Húsavík 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.
Húsavík has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during October half-term (score 1).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 1
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.2 h of sun a day
- 16 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,880 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.
Good to know: Iceland
- Currency
- Icelandic Króna (ISK)
- Language
- Icelandic
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +354
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Húsavík vs Akureyri
In October the holiday weather in Húsavík and Akureyri is about equally good (score 1 vs 0). During the day it is about as warm in Akureyri as in Húsavík. The sea in Akureyri is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Húsavík | Akureyri |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 1 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sea | 6° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Húsavík
When is the best time to visit Húsavík?
The best time to visit Húsavík is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Húsavík?
The sea temperature in Húsavík ranges from 2.5 °C in March to 9.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Húsavík in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Húsavík?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 13 °C and nights around 7 °C. February is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Húsavík?
Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is October with 126 mm. The driest month is June with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Húsavík get?
Húsavík gets around 1,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.1 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Húsavík in?
Húsavík is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Húsavík?
A nonstop flight from London to Húsavík takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Húsavík?
Húsavík has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 44) and its weakest during October half-term (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 29, summer holidays 44, October half-term 1, Christmas holidays 5.