Rain to affect much of Iceland as temperatures reach 13C

Much of Iceland will be wet and mild on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 13C, mbl.is reports.

Southerly winds of 8 to 13 metres per second are expected, strongest in the northwest. Rain will fall in many parts of the country, while the northeast and east are expected to remain mostly dry. Rain should ease in the west during the evening. Temperatures will range from 6C to 13C, with the warmest conditions in the north.

On Friday, southwesterly winds of 3 to 8 metres per second are forecast, increasing to 8 to 13 metres per second in the northwest and along the south coast. There will be showers at times in the south, while most other areas are expected to stay dry. Temperatures will fall slightly.