September · Iceland
Best time to visit Höfn in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Höfn in September
Average temperature 5°C, 191 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
3.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 191 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Höfn scores 3.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 5°C, 191 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Höfn sits under Vatnajökull’s ice tongues-langoustine harbour town and gateway to Jökulsárlón day trips. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
September in Höfn — off-season conditions
Expect 5°C (40°F) in September. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
191 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 6.8/10 for the best month here.
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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Höfn — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Höfn in September?
- In September, Höfn averages 5°C, 191 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Höfn?
- September earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Höfn in September?
- Expect about 191 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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