Akureyri
Akureyri, the unofficial capital of North Iceland, is the country's second-largest urban area.
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Overview
Situated by a picturesque fjord, Akureyri offers attractions like the Art Museum and Botanical Garden. The city serves as a base for exploring nearby sites and provides diverse dining and accommodation options.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Akureyri.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14☁️18°C13°C65%0 mm
- WedJul 15☁️19°C13°C0%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️18°C11°C7%0 mm
- FriJul 17⛅19°C10°C2%0 mm
- SatJul 18☁️19°C10°C14%0 mm
- SunJul 19☁️20°C12°C12%0 mm
- MonJul 20☁️20°C15°C20%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation489 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2°C | -5°C | 55 mm |
| Feb | -1°C | -5°C | 43 mm |
| Mar | -1°C | -4°C | 43 mm |
| Apr | 2°C | -1°C | 29 mm |
| May | 6°C | 2°C | 19 mm |
| Jun | 9°C | 6°C | 28 mm |
| Jul | 11°C | 8°C | 33 mm |
| Aug | 10°C | 7°C | 34 mm |
| Sep | 6°C | 4°C | 39 mm |
| Oct | 3°C | 0°C | 58 mm |
| Nov | 0°C | -3°C | 54 mm |
| Dec | -2°C | -5°C | 53 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Apr 14, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RestaurantPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficModerateSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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