Gullfoss
Gullfoss is a 32-meter-high waterfall in Iceland. It is part of the Hvítá river and is one of the stops on the Golden Circle route. It is the 6th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The waterfall is accessible year-round, though temperatures remain cold. June through August offer the warmest weather, with daily highs between 12 °C and 14 °C. From November through March, temperatures frequently drop below freezing, with highs around -1 °C to 0 °C and consistent rainfall or snow. Visitors should prepare for wet conditions throughout the year, as rainy days occur frequently in every month.
Gullfoss is located 90 km from Reykjavík. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 91 km away, while Keflavik International Airport is 126 km away. A trip to the waterfall can be combined with visits to Geysir, located 8.8 km away, or Þingvellir, which is 49 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 14 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -5 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -4 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 163 | 161 | 144 | 118 | 105 | 105 | 118 | 139 | 162 | 156 | 140 | 168 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
