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Egilsstaðir

Town · Eastern Iceland, 🇮🇸 Iceland
Population 2,572
Area 2 km²
Time zone Europe/London
Official website www.egilsstadir.is
Egilsstaðir

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Egilsstaðir Essentials

As the commercial and cultural hub of East Iceland, Egilsstaðir serves as a gateway to the region's heritage and natural landscapes. This selection includes Safnahús, the regional museum documenting local history, and the modernist Egilsstaðakirkja church. Outdoor spaces like the Selskógur forest and Listigarðurinn garden offer access to rare Icelandic woodlands and local flora, while the historic Nielsen building provides a venue for regional Nordic cuisine.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -12°–4°
  • -5° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 4 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -12°–5°
  • -5° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -12°–5°
  • -5° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -10°–9°
  • -3° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -5°–14°
  • 1° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 0°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 21 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–19°
  • 7° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–17°
  • 7° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 6°) · extremes -1°–15°
  • 4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -6°–10°
  • 0° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -11°–7°
  • -3° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -12°–5°
  • -5° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 3 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Icelandic Króna ISK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Icelandic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+354
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Tours & Activities

Nielsen restaurant
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Safnahús
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Egilsstaðakirkja

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