Geografie of Vatnajokull National Park
Geografie of Vatnajokull National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografie of Vatnajokull National Park
Golden Circle is 191 km en the west, Westman Islands is 194 km en the south-west, Reykjavik is 241 km en the west and Blue Lagoon is 272 km en the west.
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Coördinaten: 64°24′33.5″N 16°58′26.4″W (64.4093, -16.974)
Quick facts about Vatnajokull National Park
Samenvatting
Vatnajokull National Park is a national park in IJsland. Vatnajokull National Park is a national park known for Europe's largest glacier and ice caves.
Op dit moment is het -7°C (20°F) in Vatnajokull National Park met sneeuw. Het voelt als -17°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -7°C en -5°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 1.1/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om Vatnajokull National Park is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is polar. januari, maart and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 2°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -14°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 277 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Blue Lagoon.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of -5°C is in line met the -5°C typical for this month. Zichtbaarheid is down en 1,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 75 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -7°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Sneeuw is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Klimaat in Vatnajokull National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -9° | -14° | 233 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | -9° | -14° | 232 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maart | -8° | -12° | 279 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -6° | -10° | 168 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mei | -2° | -6° | 100 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -1° | -4° | 98 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 2° | -1° | 43 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 1° | -2° | 106 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -1° | -5° | 155 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -5° | -9° | 176 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -7° | -12° | 140 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -8° | -14° | 235 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vatnajokull National Park?
Vatnajokull National Park is a national park in IJsland. Its coordinates are 64.4093, -16.974. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Vatnajokull National Park nu?
It is currently -7°C (20°F) met sneeuw. Luchtvochtigheid is 93% and wind is 51 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Vatnajokull National Park?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Vatnajokull National Park, which has a polar climate. januari, maart and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Vatnajokull National Park in?
Vatnajokull National Park observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The lokale tijd is 7:59 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Vatnajokull National Park?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 277 km away.
What are the top things en do in Vatnajokull National Park?
Popular options include Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Blue Lagoon.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Kaart tiles | OpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
