Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland? If you're planning to go to Vík í Mýrdal, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland

Based on the climate and weather in Vík í Mýrdal, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Vík í Mýrdal, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.


  • 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).

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas of this country may have unreliable tap water, so it's useful to bring an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a good kit.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Vík í Mýrdal can be brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C).

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February

February in Vík í Mýrdal is cold. 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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March

March in Vík í Mýrdal is pretty cool. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) to low 40s F (single digits C).

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April

April in Vík í Mýrdal is pretty cool. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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May

Traveling to Vík í Mýrdal in May, you will notice that it is cold. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

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June

June in Vík í Mýrdal is brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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July

Traveling to Vík í Mýrdal in July, you will notice that it is cool. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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August

If you vacation in Vík í Mýrdal during August, you are likely to notice that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day.

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September

September for Vík í Mýrdal is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.

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October

If you visit Vík í Mýrdal during October, you will probably see that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 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 Vík í Mýrdal in November, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

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December

December is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day.

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