Seljalandsfoss
Skógar, Iceland
Seljalandsfoss is a 65-meter high waterfall in Iceland. It is one of the 14 most looked-up sights in the country on this site and ranks 12th among Iceland's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs between 12 °C and 13 °C. The wettest period is from November to March, when rainfall reaches about 200 mm and rainy days occur on approximately 22 days each month. Other months have lower temperatures and varying amounts of rain.
Seljalandsfoss is 112 km from Reykjavík. Travelers can reach the area via Keflavik International Airport, which is 135 km away, or Reykjavík Domestic Airport, located 111 km from the site. Nearby attractions include Skógafoss, 25 km away, and Thridrangaviti Lighthouse, about 30 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 13 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 214 | 202 | 188 | 145 | 125 | 114 | 141 | 179 | 210 | 199 | 202 | 217 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
