July · Iceland
Best time to visit Westfjords in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Westfjords in July
Average temperature 8°C, 94 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
6.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Westfjords scores 6.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 8°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Iceland's Westfjords combine deep fjords, small settlements, Dynjandi waterfall, red-sand coast, bird cliffs, hot pools, and long remote roads.
July: the best month of the year in Westfjords
July averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 94 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 20.1 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Westfjords at 6.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Westfjords in July?
- In July, Westfjords averages 8°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Westfjords?
- July earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Westfjords in July?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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