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Westfjords Weather in February

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

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Ísafjörður Flateyri Patreksfjörður Súðavík

Planning a journey to the Westfjords, Iceland this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Westfjords in February

The Westfjords, Iceland is a region in Iceland. February in the Westfjords generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Ísafjörður. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in the Westfjords, Iceland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Drangsnes with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) to high snow/rainfall in Þingeyri with 149 mm (5.9 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) June9°C (48°F) This monthJuly12°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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in the Westfjords, Iceland?

Temperature range in the Westfjords (February)

Precipitation variation in the Westfjords (February)

Ísafjörður

In February Ísafjörður generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ísafjörður →

Flateyri

In February Flateyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flateyri →

Patreksfjörður

In February Patreksfjörður generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Patreksfjörður →

Súðavík

In February Súðavík generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Súðavík →

Þingeyri

In February Þingeyri generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Þingeyri →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ísafjörður 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Flateyri 1°C (34°F) -3°C (27°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Patreksfjörður 2°C (36°F) -2°C (28°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Súðavík 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Þingeyri 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Hólmavík 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)

The Westfjords weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in the Westfjords, Iceland brings poor weather. In Ísafjörður, daytime temperatures are typically around 1°C (34°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Ísafjörður peak at roughly 1°C (34°F) in February, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does the Westfjords, Iceland get a lot of snow/rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in the Westfjords, Iceland. Average snow/rainfall in Ísafjörður sits around 148 mm (5.8 in).

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Westfjords, Iceland due to the typically poor weather in Ísafjörður.

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

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