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The Westfjords Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
the Westfjords is a region in Iceland. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in the Westfjords over the year. What is the best time to visit the Westfjords?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in the Westfjords over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
The Westfjords in January
In January the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. In Ísafjörður you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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 the Westfjords 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).
The Westfjords in February
In February the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. In Ísafjörður you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in the Westfjords. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords 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).
The Westfjords in March
In March the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. March is a winter month. In Ísafjörður you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in the Westfjords. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords 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).
The Westfjords in April
In April the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. In Ísafjörður you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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 the Westfjords in April 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).
The Westfjords in May
In May the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. In Ísafjörður you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords in May 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).
The Westfjords in June
In June the weather in the Westfjords ranges from less favorable in Ísafjörður to mixed in Bíldudalur. June is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Suðureyri to 11°C (52°F) in Bíldudalur.
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords 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).
The Westfjords in July
In July the weather in the Westfjords is generally mixed. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Suðureyri with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Bíldudalur with 13°C (55°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in the Westfjords.
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords 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).
The Westfjords in August
In August the weather in the Westfjords is generally mixed. August is a summer month. In Ísafjörður you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords in August 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).
The Westfjords in September
In September the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. In Ísafjörður you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords in September 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).
The Westfjords in October
In October the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. In Ísafjörður you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F).
Find more detailed climate information for the Westfjords in October 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).
The Westfjords in November
In November the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. In Ísafjörður you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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 the Westfjords 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).
The Westfjords in December
In December the weather in the Westfjords is generally less favorable. In Ísafjörður you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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 the Westfjords in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
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).
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