When is the best time to go to Ísafjörður

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Ísafjörður, Iceland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Ísafjörður weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ísafjörður are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Ísafjörður January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 101mm 0.3hrs 7.3hrs 4°C

January in Ísafjörður is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ísafjörður for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Ísafjörður and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ísafjörður February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 85mm 0.9hrs 10.1hrs 3°C

February in Ísafjörður is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ísafjörður for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Ísafjörður and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ísafjörður March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 87mm 2.1hrs 13.3hrs 3°C

The weather in March in Ísafjörður is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ísafjörður for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Ísafjörður and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ísafjörður April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 62mm 4hrs 17.5hrs 3°C

Ísafjörður's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Ísafjörður.

April is in the spring in Ísafjörður and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ísafjörður May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 46mm 2.9hrs 10.1hrs 4°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Ísafjörður and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ísafjörður, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Ísafjörður and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Ísafjörður June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 51mm 0hrs 7.3hrs 6°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Ísafjörður during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ísafjörður, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Ísafjörður and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ísafjörður July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 53mm 0hrs 10.1hrs 7°C

July in Ísafjörður is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Ísafjörður, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Ísafjörður and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Ísafjörður August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 64mm 2.2hrs 13.3hrs 8°C

The weather in August in Ísafjörður is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Ísafjörður, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Ísafjörður and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Ísafjörður September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 93mm 3.1hrs 17.5hrs 7°C

Ísafjörður's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Ísafjörður.

September is in the fall / autumn in Ísafjörður and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Ísafjörður October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 118mm 1.5hrs 10.1hrs 5°C

October is a damp month in Ísafjörður and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ísafjörður for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ísafjörður and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Ísafjörður November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 114mm 0.8hrs 7.3hrs 5°C

November is a damp month in Ísafjörður and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ísafjörður for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Ísafjörður and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Ísafjörður December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 95mm 0.2hrs 10.1hrs 4°C

December in Ísafjörður is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Ísafjörður for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Ísafjörður and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ísafjörður with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ísafjörður weather statistics
Hottest month: July 9.9°C 49.8°F
Driest month: May 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 2.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.5°C 29.3°F
Wettest month: October 118mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: August 7.8°C 46°F
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