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.
Contents
- When to go to Vík í Mýrdal
- Important essentials for Vík í Mýrdal
- Activities for Vík í Mýrdal
- Vík í Mýrdal in January: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in February: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in March: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in April: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in May: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in June: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in July: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in August: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in September: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in October: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal in November: weather and what to pack
- Vík í Mýrdal 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 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.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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(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
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N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.
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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
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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.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a good kit.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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For families with young children
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Vík í Mýrdal. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should be appropriate for most places, but you should check with your hotel.
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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