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Myvatn

Lake · Northeastern Region, 🇮🇸 Iceland
Area 39 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik
Myvatn

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Mývatn's Essential Wonders

Located in North Iceland, the Mývatn region is a volcanic landscape defined by a large eutrophic lake and intense geothermal activity. The area features the Dimmuborgir lava fields, known for complex rock formations, and the Grjótagjá fissure cave, a historic bathing site. Notable sites include the Sigurgeirs Bird Museum, which houses a vast collection of Icelandic waterfowl, and the Vindbelgjarfjall volcanic peak. These locations showcase unique geological features like pseudocraters, lava pillars, and tectonic fissures formed by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

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Mývatn Nature Attractions

Lake Mývatn is a volcanic region in northern Iceland known for its diverse geological features. This list includes the Grjótagjá lava cave, which houses a thermal spring and served as a filming location for Game of Thrones. Nearby, the Dimmuborgir lava fields feature towering rock formations created by ancient volcanic activity. The area is also home to Vindbelgjarfjall, a mountain offering views over the lake’s bird-rich wetlands and unique pseudocraters formed by steam explosions.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -10°) · extremes -15°–3°
  • -8° at night
  • 17 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
  • -2° (feels like -10°) · extremes -16°–4°
  • -8° 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
  • -2° (feels like -8°) · extremes -15°–3°
  • -8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -13°–5°
  • -5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -7°–9°
  • -1° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -1°–12°
  • 3° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 22 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes 2°–14°
  • 5° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes 1°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -4°–10°
  • 2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -10°–6°
  • -3° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -8°) · extremes -13°–4°
  • -6° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -3° (feels like -9°) · extremes -15°–4°
  • -8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 2 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

Grjótagjá Cave
Drive
Dimmuborgir
Drive
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