South Iceland, Iceland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to South Iceland, Iceland? If you're planning to go to South Iceland, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to South Iceland
- Important essentials for South Iceland
- Activities for South Iceland
- South Iceland in January: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in February: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in March: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in April: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in May: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in June: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in July: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in August: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in September: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in October: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in November: weather and what to pack
- South Iceland in December: weather and what to pack
About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to South Iceland, Iceland
Based on the climate and weather in South Iceland, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important essentials for South Iceland, Iceland
Here are some general tips on what to wear in South Iceland, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS
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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination/negative test
Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly choice.
Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.
Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
Other health necessities
Emergency water purifier
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.
Travel first aid kit
This one is a excellent option.
Emergency rapid COVID-19 test
U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.
Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
Photography accessories
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in South Iceland. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
Airplane or car necessities
Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should be sufficient for most locations, but check with your hotel.
For families with young children
Activities for South Iceland, Iceland
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for South Iceland.
What to wear/what to pack for South Iceland, Iceland by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in South Iceland is frigid. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.
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February
February in South Iceland can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.
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March
March in South Iceland is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.
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April
April in this region is cold. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day.
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May
If you go to South Iceland in May, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).
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June
June in South Iceland is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.
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July
July in South Iceland is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.
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August
August in South Iceland can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.
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September
Traveling to South Iceland in September, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).
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October
If you vacation in South Iceland during October, you are likely to find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day.
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November
Traveling to South Iceland in November, you will notice that it can be brisk. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).
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December
If you vacation in South Iceland during December, you might find that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.
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