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West Iceland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in West Iceland over the year. What is the best time to visit West Iceland?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in West Iceland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
West Iceland in January
In January the weather in West Iceland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Húsafell with 1°C (34°F) to low in Hellissandur with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in February
In February the weather in West Iceland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Húsafell with 1°C (34°F) to low in Hellissandur with 4°C (39°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in West Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in March
In March the weather in West Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Húsafell with 1°C (34°F) to low in Akranes with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in June
In June the weather in West Iceland ranges from mixed in Grundarfjordur to good in Borgarnes. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Grundarfjordur with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Saurbær with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in July
In July the weather in West Iceland ranges from mixed in Grundarfjordur to good in Borgarnes. July is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Grundarfjordur to 15°C (59°F) in Leirá. On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in West Iceland.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in August
In August the weather in West Iceland ranges from mixed in Borgarnes to good in Búðardalur. August is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C (55°F) in Grundarfjordur to 15°C (59°F) in Leirá.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in August here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in November
In November the weather in West Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Húsafell with 2°C (36°F) to low in Hellissandur with 6°C (43°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
West Iceland in December
In December the weather in West Iceland is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Húsafell with 1°C (34°F) to low in Hellissandur with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for West Iceland in December here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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