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Ísafjörður Climate by Month

Temperatures in Ísafjörður experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be cold, while the cooler months tend to be very cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Ísafjörður changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a chilly 12°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Ísafjörður has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1328 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 151 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 52 mm over 15 rainy days.

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

The best time of year to visit Ísafjörður in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ísafjörður?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ísafjörður?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ísafjörður?
    December tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ísafjörður?
    June is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Ísafjörður

    Wed   Dec 11
    5°C | 0°C
    SE 18 km/h
    9.2 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    5°C | -4°C
    N 40 km/h
    31 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet

    Fri   Dec 13
    -2°C | -6°C
    N 25 km/h
    4 mm
    broken clouds and slight snow

    broken clouds and slight snow