AI-generatedÍsafjörður at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 12°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 9.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,100 h
- Rain a year
- 1,178 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 12 °C, while February is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,100 hours of sunshine a year, Ísafjörður is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ísafjörður
The best time to visit Ísafjörður is from June to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 9.4 °C. Rain is frequent from August to May; the wettest month is October with 130 mm.
Ísafjörður through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ísafjörður in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–7 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Ísafjörður in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Ísafjörður in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–10 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Ísafjörður in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
08:2518:11
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:53–09:42 · evening 16:55–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:33–07:53 · evening 18:43–19:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ísafjörður compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to 5° at the end. The sea cools from 8° to 7°. The days get 3.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 1° |
| Sea | 8° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.8 h |
What is the weather like in Ísafjörður in October?
In October, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 45 min08:25 – 18:11
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 9 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Ísafjörður
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Ísafjörður: score 43 against 0. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 43better |
| Daytime high | 6° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 7° |
| Sea | 7.4° | 8.7° |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 130 mm | 57 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ísafjörður month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January3° · Sea 3° · 0.3 h
In January, Ísafjörður is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 20 days, totalling 125 mm; on about 16 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in January0February2° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In February, Ísafjörður is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 124 mm; on about 15 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in February0March2° · Sea 2° · 2.9 h
In March, Ísafjörður is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 110 mm; on about 15 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in March14April4° · Sea 3° · 4.8 h
In April, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in April19May7° · Sea 4° · 5.6 h
In May, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in May39June10° · Sea 7° · 6.0 h
In June, Ísafjörður is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður – and yet one of the best months here.
Ísafjörður in June43July12° · Sea 9° · 5.0 h
In July, Ísafjörður is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ísafjörður – and yet one of the best months here.
Ísafjörður in July36August12° · Sea 9° · 4.3 h
In August, Ísafjörður is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in August10September10° · Sea 9° · 3.0 h
In September, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 124 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in September0October6° · Sea 7° · 1.9 h
In October, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in October1November4° · Sea 6° · 0.7 h
In November, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 113 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in November0December3° · Sea 4° · 0.0 h
In December, Ísafjörður is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 20 days, totalling 129 mm; on about 16 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ísafjörður.
Ísafjörður in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ísafjörður
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−2°), the warmest in August (7°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 3° | −2° | 3.1° | 0.3 h | 20 | 125 |
| FebruaryFeb | 0 | 2° | −2° | 2.6° | 1.6 h | 18 | 124 |
| MarchMar | 0 | 2° | −2° | 2.1° | 2.9 h | 18 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 14 | 4° | 0° | 2.6° | 4.8 h | 14 | 76 |
| MayMay | 19 | 7° | 2° | 4.4° | 5.6 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 10° | 5° | 7.0° | 6.0 h | 10 | 46 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 12° | 7° | 8.7° | 5.0 h | 11 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 12° | 7° | 9.4° | 4.3 h | 13 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 10° | 5° | 9.0° | 3.0 h | 18 | 124 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 6° | 2° | 7.4° | 1.9 h | 19 | 130 |
| NovemberNov | 1 | 4° | 0° | 5.8° | 0.7 h | 18 | 113 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 3° | −1° | 4.4° | 0.0 h | 20 | 129 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
66.07° N, 23.13° W · 1 m · Atlantic/Reykjavik
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Ísafjörður
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.0 – 8.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ísafjörður ranges from 2.1 °C in March to 9.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 8.1 and 10.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.1° | 2.6° | 4.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.6° | 1.2° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.1° | 1.1° | 3.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.6° | 1.7° | 3.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.4° | 3.1° | 5.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.0° | 5.8° | 8.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 8.7° | 7.4° | 9.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 9.4° | 8.1° | 10.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.0° | 7.9° | 10.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.4° | 7.0° | 8.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.8° | 4.4° | 6.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.4° | 3.5° | 5.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ísafjörður
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 1.9 of 9.8 hours of daylight in Ísafjörður, 19 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Ísafjörður: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ísafjörður has about 19 rainy days with 130 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ísafjörður
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ísafjörður
How breezy and how cloudy Ísafjörður is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ísafjörður typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 84 % of the sky over Ísafjörður: mostly overcast, with about 1.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Ísafjörður
When Ísafjörður is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Ísafjörður has about 9 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 37 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 59 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Ísafjörður
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ísafjörður in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ísafjörður has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 38) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 10
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Iceland
- Currency
- Icelandic Króna (ISK)
- Language
- Icelandic
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +354
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ísafjörður vs Stykkishólmur
In October Stykkishólmur has the better holiday weather (score 7 vs 0). During the day Stykkishólmur is 1 °C warmer than Ísafjörður. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ísafjörður | Stykkishólmur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 6° | 7° |
| Sea | 7° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jun – Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Iceland in October: the best places
In October, Ísafjörður ranks 11 of 14 destinations in this country.
- Stykkishólmur7°7°7
- 2Reykjavík8°9°6
- 3Hafnarfjörður8°9°6
- 4Keflavík8°9°6
- 5Grindavík8°9°6
- 6Borgarnes8°8°5
- 7Hveragerði8°9°4
- 8Selfoss8°9°3
- 11ÍsafjörðurThis page6°7°0
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Frequently asked questions about Ísafjörður
When is the best time to visit Ísafjörður?
The best time to visit Ísafjörður is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ísafjörður?
The sea temperature in Ísafjörður ranges from 2.1 °C in March to 9.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ísafjörður in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ísafjörður?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 12 °C and nights around 7 °C. February is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Ísafjörður?
Rain is frequent from August to May; the wettest month is October with 130 mm. The driest month is June with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ísafjörður get?
Ísafjörður gets around 1,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.0 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Ísafjörður in?
Ísafjörður is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ísafjörður?
A nonstop flight from London to Ísafjörður takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ísafjörður?
Ísafjörður has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 38) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 10, May half-term 23, summer holidays 38, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 0.