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West Iceland weather in September

Considering a trip to West Iceland this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in West Iceland in September?

West Iceland is a region in Iceland. September in West Iceland generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 10°C in Húsafell to 12°C in Akranes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Akranes and 4°C in Húsafell.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Búðardalur with an average of 121 mm to high rainfall in Akranes with 143 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 121 hours of sunlight expected in Borgarnes. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For specific regional insights in West Iceland for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Iceland climate page.

Where to go in West Iceland in September

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the West Iceland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in West Iceland?

Borgarnes

In September Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Borgarnes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
15°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
102 mm 
17 days 
12°C 
6°C 
121 hours 
140 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
7°C 
2°C 
92 hours 
119 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Borgarnes

Grundarfjordur

In September Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grundarfjordur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
166 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
11°C 
7°C 
106 hours 
136 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
7°C 
4°C 
72 hours 
118 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Grundarfjordur

Stykkishólmur

In September Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stykkishólmur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
166 hours 
93 mm 
15 days 
11°C 
7°C 
106 hours 
135 mm 
16 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
7°C 
3°C 
72 hours 
116 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Stykkishólmur

Akranes

In September Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Akranes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
14°C 
9°C 
154 hours 
104 mm 
17 days 
12°C 
7°C 
121 hours 
143 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
8°C 
3°C 
92 hours 
121 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Akranes

Búðardalur

In September Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Búðardalur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
166 hours 
88 mm 
17 days 
11°C 
5°C 
106 hours 
121 mm 
17 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
6°C 
1°C 
72 hours 
111 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Búðardalur

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Iceland, in Iceland.

Is September the best time to visit West Iceland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Borgarnes, September may not be the ideal time to visit West Iceland.

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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