West Iceland Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Iceland, Iceland in September.

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Borgarnes Grundarfjordur Stykkishólmur Akranes

Planning a trip to West Iceland, Iceland this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West Iceland in September

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 10°C (50°F) in Húsafell to 12°C (54°F) in Akranes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Akranes and 4°C (39°F) in Húsafell.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Iceland, Iceland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Búðardalur with an average of 121 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Akranes with 143 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Borgarnes as an example - it receives around 121 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in West Iceland in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Iceland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Iceland

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in West Iceland, Iceland?

Temperature range in West Iceland (September)

Precipitation variation in West Iceland (September)

Borgarnes

In September Borgarnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
121 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Borgarnes →

Grundarfjordur

In September Grundarfjordur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
106 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Grundarfjordur →

Stykkishólmur

In September Stykkishólmur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
106 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Stykkishólmur →

Akranes

In September Akranes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
121 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Akranes →

Búðardalur

In September Búðardalur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
106 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Búðardalur →

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

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Iceland in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Borgarnes 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Grundarfjordur 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Stykkishólmur 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Akranes 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Búðardalur 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Fossatún 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

West Iceland weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Iceland, Iceland in September?

West Iceland, Iceland typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Borgarnes average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in West Iceland, Iceland in September?

Average temperatures in West Iceland, Iceland during September range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Borgarnes.

Does West Iceland, Iceland get a lot of rain in September?

Borgarnes typically receives notable rainfall in September, about 140 mm (5.5 in) on average across West Iceland, Iceland.

Is September a Good Time to Visit West Iceland, Iceland?

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