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Vatnajökull
Icelandic glacier
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About Vatnajökull
Vatnajökull is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and the second largest in area in Europe after the Severny Island ice cap of Novaya Zemlya. It is in the south-east of the island, covering approximately 8% of the country.
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Best time to visit
Jan
-9°
Feb
-5°
Mar
-6°
Apr
-4°
May
0°
Jun
-1°
Jul
3°
Aug
2°
Sep
0°
Oct
-4°
Nov
-8°
Dec
-5°
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Vatnajökull is in Iceland.
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