Laki
Laki is a 27,000-meter-long fissure vent and volcanic crater located in the Skaftárhreppur region of Iceland. With an elevation of 812 meters, it ranks as the fourth most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The most suitable time to visit Laki is during the summer months, specifically June and July, when temperatures are at their highest. In June, average highs reach 9 °C with lows of 3 °C, while July sees highs of 11 °C and lows of 6 °C. Outside of this period, temperatures consistently drop below freezing, and rainfall is significant throughout the year, with monthly precipitation ranging between 167 mm and 317 mm.
Laki is located 180 km from Reykjavík. Travelers flying into the country can reach the site from Hornafjörður Airport, which is 148 km away, or from Akureyri International Airport, located 177 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 11 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -1 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -8 | -7 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | -3 | -6 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 274 | 260 | 239 | 213 | 167 | 174 | 198 | 274 | 272 | 279 | 245 | 317 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
