Skógafoss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
Skógafoss is a waterfall in the Southern Region of Iceland. It is part of the Skógá river and is one of the 14 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with average temperatures of 9 °C. May and June are also relatively mild with average temperatures between 5 °C and 7 °C. Rainfall is highest from September to January, with about 22 to 24 rainy days per month.
Skógafoss is 137 km from Reykjavík. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, which is 136 km away, while Keflavik International Airport is 160 km away. Nearby sights include Seljalandsfoss, located 25.4 km away, and Thridrangaviti Lighthouse, which is about 50 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, averaging 9 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 261 | 238 | 226 | 181 | 145 | 144 | 176 | 225 | 258 | 250 | 246 | 259 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
