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Westfjords Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Westfjords, Iceland in August.

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Thinking about venturing to the Westfjords, Iceland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Westfjords in August

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. August in the Westfjords generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Ísafjörður.

For a closer look at conditions across the Westfjords, Iceland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Súðavík with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Drangsnes with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Explore the Westfjords by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Westfjords — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ísafjörður)

January2°C (36°F) February1°C (34°F) March1°C (34°F) April3°C (37°F) May6°C (43°F) This monthJune9°C (48°F) July12°C (54°F) August11°C (52°F) September9°C (48°F) October5°C (41°F) November3°C (37°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Westfjords in August

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

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 the Westfjords

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Westfjords, Iceland?

Temperature range in the Westfjords (August)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (August)

Ísafjörður

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In August Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

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

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Westfjords, in Iceland.

In our records: Iceland August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Iceland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Iceland reached 30°C (86°F) in Patreksfjörður on August 29, 2004.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Westfjords in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Flateyri 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Patreksfjörður 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Súðavík 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Þingeyri 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Hólmavík 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

The Westfjords weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Westfjords, Iceland in August?

August in the Westfjords, Iceland brings unpleasant weather. In Ísafjörður, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Westfjords, Iceland in August?

Average temperatures in the Westfjords, Iceland during August range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Ísafjörður.

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Ísafjörður averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Westfjords, Iceland.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Westfjords, Iceland?

In our view, August is one of the best times to travel to the Westfjords, Iceland, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Ísafjörður.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Ísafjörður.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Westfjords.

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