Best time to swim in Akureyri in Iceland Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Akureyri in Iceland? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Akureyri and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Akureyri, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Akureyri: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Akureyri in Iceland? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 39°F (min: 35°F/max: 42°F)
February 37°F (min: 33°F/max: 40°F)
March 37°F (min: 34°F/max: 40°F)
April 38°F (min: 34°F/max: 43°F)
May 40°F (min: 34°F/max: 45°F)
June 43°F (min: 40°F/max: 47°F)
July 48°F (min: 45°F/max: 52°F)
August 49°F (min: 47°F/max: 52°F)
September 46°F (min: 43°F/max: 49°F)
October 43°F (min: 41°F/max: 45°F)
November 41°F (min: 39°F/max: 43°F)
December 41°F (min: 38°F/max: 44°F)

Water temperature variation in Akureyri throughout the year

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