When is the best time to go to Mývatn?

When is the best time to go to Mývatn? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are September, October, November and December


Annual weather in Mývatn

For full information about the climate and weather in Mývatn a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 18°F/29°F
7in
February 18°F/31°F
6.6in
March 20°F/31°F
6.7in
April 23°F/38°F
4.8in
May 29°F/45°F
5.1in
June 38°F/54°F
4.1in
July 41°F/58°F
6.1in
August 40°F/56°F
6.5in
September 34°F/49°F
8.2in
October 27°F/40°F
9.4in
November 22°F/32°F
8.6in
December 18°F/29°F
9.3in


Weather and climate in Mývatn

Mývatn enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mývatn is 41°F (ranging from 29°F in december to 58°F in july). Annual rainfall is 82.1in, with a minimum of 4.1in in june and a maximum of 9.4in in october.
  • From january to may the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 45°F and it rains about 5.1in each month.
  • In the month of june the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In july the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and it rains about 32% of the time in july.
  • In the month of august the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and it rains in august about 6.5in.
  • Between the months of september and december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 20°F and, in december, 12 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mývatn

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mývatn: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Mývatn

Find out when Mývatn has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Mývatn

  • Very low season in Mývatn
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Low season in Mývatn
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May and October.
  • High season in Mývatn
    The number of visitors to Mývatn is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Mývatn
    The largest number of tourists visiting Mývatn is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Mývatn month by month



Best time for low prices in Mývatn

Average prices of hotels in Mývatn month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Mývatn. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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