When to visit Húsavík without the crowds
Húsavík (Iceland) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Sep
When everyone heads home
The second week of September.
Tip
Whales are seen April to October; in May and September boats go half empty.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 1 °C (34 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm ✦ | 2 °C (35 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 2 °C (36 °F) | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, +1 |
| April | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 5 °C (41 °F) | First Day of Summer |
| May | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 9 °C (48 °F) | May Day, Ascension Day, Pentecost, +1 |
| June | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 12 °C (53 °F) | Peak whale season (Jun–Aug), Icelandic National Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 14 °C (56 °F) | |
| August | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 13 °C (56 °F) | Commerce Day |
| September | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 11 °C (51 °F) | |
| October | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 6 °C (43 °F) | |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 3 °C (38 °F) | |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ ✦ | 1 °C (35 °F) | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day, +1 |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Few hours of daylight (4–5 h in December) and storms that close roads: check road.is.
What to see, and when
- Northern lights (Sep–Apr), on dark, clear nights.
- Puffins nesting on the cliffs (May–Aug).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (Eurostat, all of Iceland, 2022,2023,2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Húsavík without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February and November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 3 °C (38 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Húsavík most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The second week of September.
What is the weather like in Húsavík?
Average highs range from 1 °C (34 °F) in January to 14 °C (56 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Húsavík?
Few hours of daylight (4–5 h in December) and storms that close roads: check road.is.
What is there to see in Húsavík by season?
Northern lights (Sep–Apr), on dark, clear nights. Puffins nesting on the cliffs (May–Aug).
What festivals are there in Húsavík?
The main ones: Peak whale season (Jun–Aug) (June).
More places in Iceland
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- Akureyri calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Vík calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Höfn & Jökulsárlón calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Stykkishólmur (Snæfellsnes) calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Ísafjörður calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
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- Mývatn calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August