Wonder of the World

Gullfoss

Iceland

Best timeJun–Aug

Set inIceland

In season~55°F high

Climate23–59°F

CurrencyISK

LanguageIcelandic

TimezoneUTC+00:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Gullfoss

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightDec · 32%

WarmestJul · 59°F

WettestJan

Best windowJun–Aug

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, and is included in "Golden Circle" tours of the countryside near Reykjavík.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Aug, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Laugavegur Trail

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gullfoss?

The best time to visit Gullfoss is June–August, in Iceland.

Where is Gullfoss?

Gullfoss is in Iceland.

What is Gullfoss known for?

Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, and is included in "Golden Circle" tours of the countryside near Reykjavík.

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