West Iceland weather in July
Planning a getaway to West Iceland this July 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 July?
West Iceland is a region in Iceland. July in West Iceland generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During July, summer is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Grundarfjordur to 15°C in Leirá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Leirá and 9°C in Grundarfjordur. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in West Iceland.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hellissandur with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Húsafell with 87 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 168 hours of sunlight anticipated in Borgarnes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at July's conditions in West Iceland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Iceland's yearly weather, check out our West Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?
Borgarnes
In July Borgarnes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Grundarfjordur
In July Grundarfjordur generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Stykkishólmur
In July Stykkishólmur generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Akranes
In July Akranes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Búðardalur
In July Búðardalur generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 July the best time to visit West Iceland?
We believe that July is one of the best times to visit West Iceland with overall tolerable weather in Borgarnes. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Borgarnes. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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