Vestmannaeyjar Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Vestmannaeyjar experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 13°C (55°F) in August to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 11°C (52°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Vestmannaeyjar has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1826 mm (72 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Vestmannaeyjar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 201 mm (7.9 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Vestmannaeyjar Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 7°C (45°F) in January to 11°C (52°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 8 m/s (16 knots) and 13 m/s (25 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July and highest during January, February and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)