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Seljalandsfoss

Iceland
Best timeJun–Aug
Set inIceland
In season~55°F high
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Climate

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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

28–59°F
CurrencyISK
LanguageIcelandic
TimezoneUTC+00:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Seljalandsfoss
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Aug. Go in May, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightDec · 37%
WarmestJul · 59°F
WettestFeb
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

Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall drops 60 m (197 ft) and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. Visitors can walk behind the falls into a small cave.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Thridrangaviti Lighthouse
18 mi away
Hekla
28 mi away
Katla
29 mi away
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
33 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Seljalandsfoss?

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

Where is Seljalandsfoss?

Seljalandsfoss is in Iceland.

What is Seljalandsfoss known for?

Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall drops 60 m (197 ft) and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull. Visitors can walk behind the falls into a small cave.

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