Best time to visit Husavik
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Husavik
17 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Husavik).
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Diamond Circle Adventure Tour - 2
Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss Shared Shore Excursions - 3
Diamond Circle Tour with Wild North Iceland and Hidden Gems - 4
13 Days Self-Drive Tour with Pick Up - Explore Iceland - 4X4 Campervan - 5
7 Day Iceland Self-Drive Ring Road Trip - 6
Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri - 7
Diamond Circle Myvatn Waterfalls, and Husavik from Akureyri Tour - 8
Private audio guide of the island for self-exploration tour - 9
Private Diamond Circle Tour from Akureyri - 10
Diamond Circle Tour with Waterfalls From Akureyri - 11
Dettifoss Waterfall, Asbyrgi and Lake Myvatn Tour from Husavík - 12
Ultimate Iceland Road Trip - 10-Day Self-Drive - 13
Jökulsárgljúfur Hiking and Sightseeing in Vatnajökull National Park - 14
Akureyri Customizable Private Tour From Cruise Ship Port - 15
Diamond Circle, Waterfalls and Amazing Landscapes from Akureyri - 16
Premium 4x4 Diamond Circle Tour - 17
Akureyri Port: Small Group Diamond Circle Express Shore Excursion
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Similar climatesHofn87% · Selfoss86% · Reykjavik85%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Husavik (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Husavik's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5–0 | -5 | 19 | 317 | 16.7 | 78% | 22 | 17 | — | Quiet | 1 |
| Feb | -5–0 | -5 | 15 | 234 | 15.6 | 79% | 20 | 58 | — | Quiet | 2 |
| Mar | -4–1 | -4 | 18 | 293 | 16.3 | 77% | 19 | 107 | 1 | Quiet | 2 |
| Apr | -2–3 | -1 | 13 | 201 | 15.5 | 77% | 17 | 167 | 2 | Peak | 3 |
| May | 2–8 | 5 | 12 | 173 | 14.4 | 71% | 16 | 226 | 3 | Busy | 4 |
| Jun | 6–12 | 9 | 15 | 225 | 15.0 | 73% | 18 | 221 | 3 | Busy | 4 |
| Jul | 8–13 | 11 | 15 | 235 | 15.7 | 77% | 17 | 200 | 2 | Peak | 4 |
| Aug | 8–14 | 12 | 13 | 186 | 14.3 | 75% | 16 | 187 | 2 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 5–10 | 7 | 17 | 253 | 14.9 | 76% | 18 | 124 | 1 | Moderate | 3 |
| Oct | 0–5 | 1 | 19 | 289 | 15.2 | 84% | 17 | 68 | — | Quiet | 2 |
| Nov | -2–3 | -1 | 18 | 257 | 14.3 | 81% | 20 | 31 | — | Quiet | 2 |
| Dec | -7–-1 | -6 | 17 | 282 | 16.6 | 79% | 19 | 5 | — | Quiet | 1 |
UV Index in Husavik by Month
UV index in Husavik peaks at 3 (low) in May, dropping to 0 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
August
5/108–14°C (feels 12°C) · 13 rain days (186h) · 187 sun hours · 75% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
May
4/102–8°C (feels 5°C) · 12 rain days (173h) · 226 sun hours · 71% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
June
4/106–12°C (feels 9°C) · 15 rain days (225h) · 221 sun hours · 73% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
1/10-5–0°C (feels -5°C) · 19 rain days (317h) · 17 sun hours · 78% humidity · Quiet crowd
February
2/10-5–0°C (feels -5°C) · 15 rain days (234h) · 58 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd
March
2/10-4–1°C (feels -4°C) · 18 rain days (293h) · 107 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
April
3/10-2–3°C (feels -1°C) · 13 rain days (201h) · 167 sun hours · 77% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
July
4/108–13°C (feels 11°C) · 15 rain days (235h) · 200 sun hours · 77% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
September
3/105–10°C (feels 7°C) · 17 rain days (253h) · 124 sun hours · 76% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
October
2/100–5°C (feels 1°C) · 19 rain days (289h) · 68 sun hours · 84% humidity · Quiet crowd
November
2/10-2–3°C (feels -1°C) · 18 rain days (257h) · 31 sun hours · 81% humidity · Quiet crowd
December
1/10-7–-1°C (feels -6°C) · 17 rain days (282h) · 5 sun hours · 79% humidity · Quiet crowd
Frequently asked questions about visiting Husavik
When is the best time to visit Husavik?
August is the highest-scoring month (5/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 8–14°C (13 rainy days). The top three months by score are August, May, June.
What is the worst time to visit Husavik?
January is the lowest-scoring month (1/10). Typical conditions: -5–0°C (19 rainy days).
Is Husavik too cold in winter?
1 month (December) cross our cold deal-breaker (apparent temperature below the cap). Doable with the right gear, but expect the climate score to be held down by the gate.
When are crowds lowest in Husavik?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in April. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
What is the UV index in Husavik by month?
UV peaks at 3 (low) in May and is lowest in January at 0 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan —, Feb —, Mar 1, Apr 2, May 3, Jun 3, Jul 2, Aug 2, Sep 1, Oct —, Nov —, Dec —.
What is the UV index in Husavik in May?
May is the peak UV month in Husavik, with a daily-peak UV index of 3 (low). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Husavik on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 3 (low), but the top 10% of days reach UV 4 (moderate) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: May, June, July, August. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.