Westman Islands Weather Forecast
Westman Islands weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Westman Islands
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 52% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 53° | 99% · 0,4 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 53° | 82% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 52° | 50% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 54° | 61% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 54° | 49% · 0,0 in | 25 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 53° | 41% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 56° / 54° | 36% · 0,7 in | 19 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 54° | 29% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 54° | 36% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 51° | 37% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 53° | 35% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 53° | 43% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 51° | 35% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 55°F against a August normal of 55°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,9 in against a typical 0,9 in).
What this means for Westman Islands
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 54°F is in line with the 55°F typical for this month.
A 52% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 46°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.2 m.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 53°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Westman Islands?
July and August 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 1:10 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, Vatnajokull National Park 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 August 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
