Weather in Annual in West Iceland
Planning a getaway to West Iceland this Annual and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Iceland in Annual?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. Annual in West Iceland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. During Annual, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Húsafell at 1°C to cold in Hellissandur at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Hellissandur and -5°C in Húsafell. In numerous regions in Iceland, Annual is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.To explore the conditions in West Iceland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In Annual, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Ólafsvík with an average of 119 mm to high snow/rainfall in Húsafell with 151 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 20 hours of sunshine in Borgarnes. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a more detailed look at West Iceland's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Iceland climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our West Iceland's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in Annual for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In Annual Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grundarfjordur
In Annual Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In Annual Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Akranes
In Annual Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Búðardalur
In Annual Búðardalur generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Iceland, in Iceland.
Is Annual the best time to visit West Iceland?
In our opinion, Annual may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Borgarnes.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Borgarnes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in West Iceland.
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