Hafnarfjörður
The best months to visit Hafnarfjörður are June, July and August.
- Temperature
- between -3° and 13°
- Rain
- February to March
- Daylight
- 4 h in December to 21 h in June
Hafnarfjörður, officially Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður, is a port town and municipality in Iceland, located about 10 km (6 mi) south of Reykjavík. The municipality consists of two non-contiguous areas in the Capital Region, on the southwest coast of the country. At about 31,500 inhabitants, Hafnarfjörður is the third-most populous city in Iceland after Reykjavík and Kópavogur. It has established local industry and a variety of urban activities, with annual festival events.
- Country
- 🇮🇸 Iceland
- Elevation
- 17 m
- Population
- 31,525
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates
- 64.07, -21.94
When to go to Hafnarfjörður
The best months to visit Hafnarfjörður are June, July and August. In Hafnarfjörður, daytime highs go from 2° in January to 13° in July. The wettest month is February (108 mm) and the driest is June (53 mm). The rainy season runs from February to March. From November to April, nights drop below freezing.
The best months to go: Jun · Jul · Aug
Weather in Hafnarfjörður month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| low | -3° | -3° | -2° | 0° | 3° | 6° | 8° | 8° | 5° | 2° | -1° | -3° |
| rain | 94 mm | 108 mm | 102 mm | 61 mm | 65 mm | 53 mm | 57 mm | 80 mm | 76 mm | 100 mm | 95 mm | 101 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Hafnarfjörður, month by month
Hafnarfjörður in January
2° / -3° · 94 mm · 5 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in February
2° / -3° · 108 mm · 8 hVery cold and rainy, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a rain jacket
Hafnarfjörður in March
3° / -2° · 102 mm · 11 hVery cold and rainy, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a rain jacket
Hafnarfjörður in April
5° / 0° · 61 mm · 15 hCold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in May
9° / 3° · 65 mm · 18 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in June
12° / 6° · 53 mm · 21 hCool and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in July
13° / 8° · 57 mm · 20 hCool and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in August
13° / 8° · 80 mm · 16 hCool and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in September
10° / 5° · 76 mm · 13 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in October
7° / 2° · 100 mm · 10 hCold and rainy.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a rain jacket
Hafnarfjörður in November
4° / -1° · 95 mm · 6 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Hafnarfjörður in December
2° / -3° · 101 mm · 4 hVery cold and rainy, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a rain jacket
5 hHow far Hafnarfjörður is from other cities in Iceland
- Kópavogur6 km 45 min · 8 min
- Reykjavík10 km 46 min · 12 min
- Keflavík39 km 47 min · 35 min
- Reykjanesbær37 km 47 min · 34 min
- Akureyri386 km 1 h 4 min · 5 h 38 min
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8 minFrequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hafnarfjörður?
The best months to visit Hafnarfjörður are June, July and August. In Hafnarfjörður, daytime highs go from 2° in January to 13° in July.
When does it rain most in Hafnarfjörður?
The wettest month is February (108 mm) and the driest is June (53 mm). The rainy season runs from February to March.
Is it cold in Hafnarfjörður?
Yes. In January, lows fall to -3°. From November to April, nights drop below freezing.
Is it hot in Hafnarfjörður?
Not much. In July, the warmest month, highs hover around 13°.
What to pack for Hafnarfjörður?
In January, the coldest month, pack a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella. In July, the warmest, layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella.
How high is Hafnarfjörður?
Hafnarfjörður sits 17 metres above sea level.
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