Is Iceland cold?

Iceland is located at high latitude, but it belongs to temperate maritime climate and is a special climate in the same latitude because of the influence of the North Atlantic warm current and the control of the westerlies.

Influenced by the North Atlantic warm current, it mainly flows out from its south, and there is a branch around its west and north. Therefore, although it is located near the Arctic Circle, the temperature is not low in winter and between 7- 12℃ in summer.

Located near the center of low pressure in Iceland, the weather is changeable. Cyclones have brought abundant precipitation to Iceland. The annual average precipitation in southwest and west is between 1000 ~ 2000mm, and it is less in north and northeast, which is 400 ~ 600 mm. Rain and snow weather may occur in any season.

Although Iceland is close to the North Pole, the temperature in winter is not very low, and the average temperature is around -2℃.

The temperature in summer is only between 7-20℃, and cool weather is most suitable for outdoor activities, so the best travel time in Iceland is June-September and 65438+10-March.

From June to the end of August, there will be extreme days and almost no nights in Iceland. Special natural phenomena provide convenience for those tourists. They can camp in tents and drive at night.

65438+ 10 to March is a good season for skating and ice fishing. In addition, you can try other more exciting activities, such as snowmobiling or cross-country hunting.