SeasonMapIceland in September
September is Iceland's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 4 destinations average 61/100, led by Húsavík at 66 — 10°C and 17 rainy days — while Vík trails at 49 with 283 mm of rain.
#5 of 12 months for Iceland · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iceland in September
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Húsavík | City | 10°C | 128 mm · 17 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 2 | Reykjavík | City | 8°C | 149 mm · 19 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 3 | Akureyri | City | 10°C | 152 mm · 19 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 4 | Vík | Beach | 10°C | 283 mm · 20 days | 49 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means September is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Iceland in September
- Whale watching season · Reykjavík and 1 more place · 1 Apr – 15 Oct (usually)
- Aurora season · Reykjavík and 3 more places · 1 Sep – 31 Mar (usually)
- Whales in Eyjafjordur · Akureyri · 1 May – 30 Sep (usually)