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Exploring Skaftafell

The welcoming city of Skaftafell is known for its natural parks, natural setting and glaciers. Popular attractions in and around Skaftafell include:

• Skaftafell Camping
• Vatnajokull
• Vatnajökull National Park
• Hvannadalshnukur
• Fjallsárlón
• Skeidararsandur
• Lómagnúpur

When is the Best Time to Explore Skaftafell?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Skaftafell, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Skaftafell are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually December and January. The months with the most rain are September and February, whereas June and July have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 2°C and at night it is -4°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 634 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 11°C during the day and 0°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 440 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 13°C and the night-time average is 5°C. Average precipitation for this season is 533 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 6°C and -4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 602 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Skaftafell is 2209 mm.