Westman Islands Weather Forecast
Westman Islands weather: 44°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Westman Islands is an island in Iceland. Westman Islands is an island known for puffins and a volcanic eruption site.
Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Westman Islands with overcast. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 42°F to 46°F. Chance of precipitation is 57%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Westman Islands is July. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 54°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 81 mi away. Nearby highlights include Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and Vatnajokull National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 46°F is in line with the 47°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Westman Islands today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Westman Islands
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Weather in Westman Islands right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:10 PM, Oct 28 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Westman Islands
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 42° | 57% · 0,0 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 49° / 45° | 100% · 0,6 in | 42 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 44° | 87% · 0,2 in | 26 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 45° | 84% · 0,1 in | 29 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 50° / 46° | 69% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 48° | 67% · 0,3 in | 31 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 47° | 71% · 0,2 in | 29 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 47° | 67% | 18 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 47° | 55% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 47° | 55% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 46° | 45% · 0,2 in | 27 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 49° / 46° | 43% · 1,0 in | 38 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 45° | 51% · 1,1 in | 35 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 50° / 45° | 45% · 0,6 in | 32 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 47° / 42° | 43% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 42° | 32% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 1 |
Climate in Westman Islands month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 36° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 36° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 42° | 37° | 6,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 44° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 47° | 44° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 50° | 47° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 51° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 54° | 51° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 52° | 47° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 47° | 42° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 39° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 37° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Westman Islands
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Westman Islands
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Westman Islands?
Westman Islands is an island in Iceland. Its coordinates are 63.4427, -20.2734. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Westman Islands right now?
It is currently 44°F (7°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Westman Islands?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Westman Islands, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December 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 7:10 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Westman Islands?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 81 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
