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Arnarstapi in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Autumn colours, aurora season begins, highlands close; great shoulder month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Iceland overall
Prices
Medium
Iceland overall

Verdict

GoodIceland month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Autumn colours, aurora season begins, highlands close; great shoulder month.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • ArnarstapiHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Iceland overall
Medium
Prices · Iceland overall
Medium

Iceland overall: Autumn colours, aurora season begins, highlands close; great shoulder month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arnarstapi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 6

    Jun: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jun: 0

September: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug). Across Iceland: Autumn colours, aurora season begins, highlands close; great shoulder month.

June: Inside Arnarstapi's best window: Jun–Aug.

Arnarstapi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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