January in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.2/10January averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
249 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 0 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 1.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 6 points higher on the same scale.
February in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.9/10February averages 0°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
222 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 0 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 1.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
March in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.7/10March averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
201 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 0 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
April in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.8/10April averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 135 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 8 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
May in Heimaey — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.8/10May averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 158 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
June in Heimaey — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 7/10June averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
July in Heimaey — the year's strongest window
Best window · 7.2/10July averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Heimaey at 7.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
August in Heimaey — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.9/10August averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 156 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
September in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.3/10September averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 171 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
October in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10October averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 154 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 4 points higher on the same scale.
November in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.2/10November averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 169 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 2.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 5 points higher on the same scale.
December in Heimaey — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.3/10December averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 180 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 0 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 1.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Heimaey — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
