Westman Islands Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Westman Islands: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Westman Islands month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 5° | 2° | 143 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | 2° | 137 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 6° | 3° | 167 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 7° | 4° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 9° | 7° | 96 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 10° | 8° | 88 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 11° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 12° | 10° | 126 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 11° | 9° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 8° | 6° | 148 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 6° | 4° | 129 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 6° | 3° | 155 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Subarctic. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Westman Islands
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Westman Islands compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Westman Islands.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Circle | 96 km | 1°C | 6°C cooler | 1884 mm |
| Reykjavik | 113 km | 5°C | 2°C cooler | 1494 mm |
| Blue Lagoon | 118 km | 5°C | 2°C cooler | 1531 mm |
| Keflavik International Airport | 130 km | 6°C | 1°C cooler | 1324 mm |
| Vatnajokull National Park | 194 km | -6°C | 13°C cooler | 1965 mm |
Best time til visit Westman Islands
Go in júlí. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, mars and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Westman Islands
Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 6°C is 2.6°C below the 8°C typical for this month.
A 53% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Vindhviður til 84 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 84 km/h.
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 3.8 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, mars and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Westman Islands is an island in Ísland. Westman Islands is an island known for puffins and a volcanic eruption site.
Núna er hitinn 5°C (40°F) in Westman Islands með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -5°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 3°C til 6°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Westman Islands is júlí. Loftslagið er subarctic. janúar, mars and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. ágúst is the warmest month með average highs near 12°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 2°C.
The closest major airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 130 km away. Nearby highlights include Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and Vatnajokull National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 6°C is 2.6°C below the 8°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Vindhviður til 84 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Westman Islands?
Westman Islands is an island in Ísland. Its coordinates are 63.4427, -20.2734. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Westman Islands núna?
It is currently 5°C (40°F) með skýjað. Raki is 73% and wind is 49 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Westman Islands?
júlí offer the most comfortable conditions in Westman Islands, which has a subarctic climate. janúar, mars and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Westman Islands in?
Westman Islands observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 6:03 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Westman Islands?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 130 km away.
What are the top things til do in Westman Islands?
Popular options include Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and Vatnajokull National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated október 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
