Ísafjörður Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Ísafjörður changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around -4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Ísafjörður Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
overcast and heavy sleet overcast and snow partly cloudy and chance of slight snowForecast for Ísafjörður
6 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ísafjörður in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
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