Akureyri is the largest town in Northern Iceland, located in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It is known as the ‘Capital of the North’ and has a population of around 18,000 inhabitants. The town is situated at the base of the highest mountain in Iceland, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes.
Akureyri has a long and rich history dating back to the 10th century when it was first settled by the Vikings. It was an important trading post and commercial center for centuries and was the site of the first trading post in Iceland. In the 18th century, Akureyri was the site of the first Icelandic parliament, the Althing.
Today, Akureyri is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a variety of activities, including skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, and hiking. The town is also home to a number of cultural and historical attractions, such as the Akureyri Museum and the Akureyri Art Museum.
The town is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with a variety of restaurants, bars and clubs. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities, with a variety of shops, boutiques and markets to explore.
Akureyri is a great place to visit for those looking to experience the beauty and culture of Iceland. With its stunning natural scenery, vibrant nightlife and rich history, it is a great destination for both locals and visitors alike.
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Spring: Akureyri in Iceland has mild weather during the spring season with temperatures ranging from 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F). The days become longer and the snow starts to melt. Summer: The summer season in Akureyri is mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64°F). The days are long and the sun shines for most of the day. Autumn: The autumn season in Akureyri is cool and wet with temperatures ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 10°C (50°F). The days become shorter and the leaves start to change color. Winter: The winter season in Akureyri is cold and snowy with temperatures ranging from -10°C (14°F) to 0°C (32°F). The days are short and the snow covers the ground.
Our weather forecast for Akureyri helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Mar. 29th 2024 Mar. 29th 2024 | max: 0.0 °C min: -4.9 °C |
29.2 m/s 46.8 m/s |
90.6 % 5.9 m |
83.9 % 1,011 hPa |
06:36:57 19:59:16 |
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Mar. 30th 2024 Mar. 30th 2024 | max: -4.0 °C min: -7.9 °C |
29.2 m/s 50.4 m/s |
97.1 % 0.2 m |
83.9 % 1,017 hPa |
06:33:08 20:02:29 |
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Mar. 31st 2024 Mar. 31st 2024 | max: -4.5 °C min: -8.7 °C |
35.3 m/s 56.5 m/s |
98.3 % 0.2 m |
86.4 % 1,024 hPa |
06:29:20 20:05:43 |
|
Apr. 1st 2024 Apr. 1st 2024 | max: -5.0 °C min: -7.8 °C |
25.6 m/s 42.8 m/s |
97.5 % 5.4 m |
81.2 % 1,030 hPa |
06:25:31 20:08:57 |
|
Apr. 2nd 2024 Apr. 2nd 2024 | max: -8.2 °C min: -17.4 °C |
10.4 m/s 19.4 m/s |
53.1 % 19.6 m |
77.8 % 1,031 hPa |
06:21:42 20:12:12 |
|
Apr. 3rd 2024 Apr. 3rd 2024 | max: -6.4 °C min: -16.8 °C |
9.7 m/s 9.0 m/s |
81.4 % 24.1 m |
65.0 % 1,018 hPa |
06:17:54 20:15:27 |
|
Apr. 4th 2024 Apr. 4th 2024 | max: -5.1 °C min: -17.9 °C |
13.0 m/s 12.2 m/s |
52.2 % 16.8 m |
77.2 % 1,020 hPa |
06:14:05 20:18:42 |
|
Apr. 5th 2024 Apr. 5th 2024 | max: -4.1 °C min: -15.1 °C |
15.5 m/s 17.6 m/s |
75.4 % 5.2 m |
86.8 % 1,021 hPa |
06:10:16 20:21:58 |
|
Apr. 6th 2024 Apr. 6th 2024 | max: -5.5 °C min: -17.1 °C |
9.4 m/s 10.1 m/s |
86.7 % 23.9 m |
77.5 % 1,017 hPa |
06:06:27 20:25:15 |
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Apr. 7th 2024 Apr. 7th 2024 | max: -5.0 °C min: -15.2 °C |
11.0 m/s 10.0 m/s |
54.7 % 24.0 m |
78.5 % 1,017 hPa |
06:02:38 20:28:32 |
|
Apr. 8th 2024 Apr. 8th 2024 | max: -0.3 °C min: -13.8 °C |
17.3 m/s 19.1 m/s |
97.2 % 13.6 m |
82.0 % 1,008 hPa |
05:58:49 20:31:49 |
|
Apr. 9th 2024 Apr. 9th 2024 | max: -1.9 °C min: -8.4 °C |
14.8 m/s 16.9 m/s |
80.9 % 11.9 m |
91.6 % 1,009 hPa |
05:55:00 20:35:07 |
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Apr. 10th 2024 Apr. 10th 2024 | max: 0.4 °C min: -8.5 °C |
12.2 m/s 12.2 m/s |
97.0 % 17.8 m |
88.1 % 1,008 hPa |
05:51:10 20:38:26 |
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Apr. 11th 2024 Apr. 11th 2024 | max: 0.6 °C min: -6.7 °C |
14.4 m/s 13.3 m/s |
95.5 % 11.1 m |
94.8 % 1,001 hPa |
05:47:21 20:41:45 |
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Apr. 12th 2024 Apr. 12th 2024 | max: 1.0 °C min: -0.5 °C |
9.0 m/s 9.7 m/s |
100.0 % 0.1 m |
99.8 % 996 hPa |
05:43:32 20:45:05 |
Would you like to travel to Akureyri on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Akureyri.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Apr. 2024 | AIDAsol | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 19th 2024 Sunday, 19th of May 2024 | AIDAluna | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 20th 2024 Monday, 20th of May 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
May 21st 2024 Tuesday, 21st of May 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 22nd 2024 Wednesday, 22nd of May 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
May 25th 2024 Saturday, 25th of May 2024 | Mein Schiff 3 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 25th 2024 Saturday, 25th of May 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
May 27th 2024 Monday, 27th of May 2024 | MS Deutschland | 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
May 28th 2024 Tuesday, 28th of May 2024 | Norwegian Star | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 1st 2024 Saturday, 1st of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 2nd 2024 Sunday, 2nd of Jun. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 6th 2024 Thursday, 6th of Jun. 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 12:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 7th 2024 Friday, 7th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAluna | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 8th 2024 Saturday, 8th of Jun. 2024 | MSC Virtuosa | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Silhouette | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2024 Monday, 10th of Jun. 2024 | Caribbean Princess | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2024 Monday, 10th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 13th 2024 Thursday, 13th of Jun. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 14th 2024 Friday, 14th of Jun. 2024 | Costa Favolosa | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 16th 2024 Sunday, 16th of Jun. 2024 | P&O Arcadia | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 17th 2024 Monday, 17th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAsol | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | LE BELLOT | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 | Carnival Legend | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 23rd 2024 Sunday, 23rd of Jun. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jun. 25th 2024 Tuesday, 25th of Jun. 2024 | LE BELLOT | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jun. 26th 2024 Wednesday, 26th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAluna | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 26th 2024 Wednesday, 26th of Jun. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 05:30 pm | 12:00 am | |
Jun. 26th 2024 Wednesday, 26th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 27th 2024 Thursday, 27th of Jun. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 | Jewel of the Seas | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 30th 2024 Sunday, 30th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAbella | 08:00 am | 07:30 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 30th 2024 Sunday, 30th of Jun. 2024 | Mein Schiff 3 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jul. 2024 | Coral Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jul. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jul. 2nd 2024 Tuesday, 2nd of Jul. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 3rd 2024 Wednesday, 3rd of Jul. 2024 | MS Zuiderdam | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 3rd 2024 Wednesday, 3rd of Jul. 2024 | MSC Poesia | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jul. 3rd 2024 Wednesday, 3rd of Jul. 2024 | Norwegian Star | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Jul. 4th 2024 Thursday, 4th of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Apex | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 4th 2024 Thursday, 4th of Jul. 2024 | MS Sirena | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 5th 2024 Friday, 5th of Jul. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 08:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Jul. 6th 2024 Saturday, 6th of Jul. 2024 | Norwegian Prima | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Jul. 6th 2024 Saturday, 6th of Jul. 2024 | Sky Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 7th 2024 Sunday, 7th of Jul. 2024 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Jul. 8th 2024 Monday, 8th of Jul. 2024 | MSC Preziosa | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 8th 2024 Monday, 8th of Jul. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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