Húsavík

Village · Northeastern Region, 🇮🇸 Iceland

Population 2,508

Area 13 km²

Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik

Official website www.husavik.is

Húsavík

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Húsavík Essentials

Húsavík, known as Iceland's whale watching capital, centers around its historic harbor where traditional wooden boats depart for Skjálfandi Bay. The town features the 1907 Húsavíkurkirkja church, a distinctive wooden structure, and the Geosea geothermal baths, which utilize heated seawater. Cultural sites include the Safnahúsið museum’s maritime and natural history exhibits, while the 417-meter Húsavíkurfjall mountain and the bright orange Húsavíkurviti lighthouse provide vantage points over the Arctic coastline.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -12°–6°
-5° at night
18 rainy days
0 sunny days
0 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
3°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
4 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -12°–6°
-5° at night
17 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
3°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -11°–7°
-4° at night
18 rainy days
1 sunny day
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -8°–9°
-2° at night
15 rainy days
3 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
3°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -4°–14°
1° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low
19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 1°–18°
6° at night
13 rainy days
4 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
7°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate
22 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 5°–19°
8° at night
15 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate
20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair

13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–19°
8° at night
16 rainy days
2 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 0°–16°
5° at night
18 rainy days
2 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
8°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -7°–11°
1° at night
20 rainy days
1 sunny day
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -10°–8°
-3° at night
18 rainy days
0 sunny days
0 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

0° (feels like -5°) · extremes -13°–7°
-5° at night
18 rainy days
0 sunny days
0 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 0 · low
2 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 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

Tours & Activities

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