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September · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 25/100

Garðabær in September

Poor · 25/100Beach 10/100
High / low12° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation122 mm20 wet days
Sea10°surface temperature
64.09° N, 21.92° WElevation 41 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goGarðabær · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25September
Best timeJun–Aug
September: high / low12° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Garðabær averages daytime highs of 12° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 122 mm of precipitation spread over about 20 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Days are 2.8° cooler than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 3.9°. The sea averages 10°, too cold for most swimmers.

September scores 25/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Garðabær. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 19:57 local time, giving 13 h 06 min of daylight. Days shorten by 186 minutes over the month.

Why 25/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%20%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%65%

Beach score this month: 10/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in September

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in September

Around Garðabær this month

Reykjavík
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Reykjavík

Capital Region · 5.4 km N
12°Sep high
20wet days
24score
Reykjavík
Hafnarfjörður
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Hafnarfjörður

Capital Region · 2.5 km S
12°Sep high
20wet days
24score
Hafnarfjörður
Keflavík
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Keflavík

Southern Peninsula · 32 km W
11°Sep high
19wet days
24score
Keflavík
Selfoss
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Selfoss

South · 48 km E
12°Sep high
19wet days
26score
Selfoss
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Where to go in September
Selfoss
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Selfoss

South
12°Sep high
19wet days
26score
Selfoss
Reykjavík
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Reykjavík

Capital Region
12°Sep high
20wet days
24score
Reykjavík
Keflavík
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Keflavík

Southern Peninsula
11°Sep high
19wet days
24score
Keflavík
Hafnarfjörður
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Hafnarfjörður

Capital Region
12°Sep high
20wet days
24score
Hafnarfjörður
·Questions

Garðabær in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Garðabær?

September scores 25/100 for Garðabær, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 12°C with 20 wet days.

How warm is Garðabær in September?

Daytime highs average 12°C and night-time lows 6°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Garðabær in September?

Garðabær receives about 122 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 20 days.

Can you swim in Garðabær in September?

The sea averages 10°C in September, cold for most swimmers.