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Breidafjordur

Bay · 🇮🇸 Iceland
Area 2,822 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik
Breidafjordur

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Breiðafjörður Essentials

Breiðafjörður is a sprawling bay characterized by thousands of small islands and rich biodiversity. This list highlights the iconic Kirkjufell mountain and the historic village on Flatey Island, accessible via the Baldur ferry. Explore the regional history at Stykkishólmur’s Norwegian House, climb the sacred Helgafell for its legendary wishes, or visit the Vatnsfjörður nature reserve. The area is a hub for maritime travel and geothermal bathing, offering insights into Iceland's volcanic geology and coastal heritage.

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Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the geological diversity of western Iceland, spanning the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the southern Westfjords. It features the 463-meter high Kirkjufell, known for its distinct conical shape, and the historical Helgafell mountain. The list includes the Vatnsfjörður Nature Reserve, a site of early settlement, alongside numerous fjords such as Hvammsfjörður and Gilsfjörður, which define the jagged coastline of the Breiðafjörður bay.

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Historic Churches

This collection features a series of historic timber and concrete churches situated along the shores of Breiðafjörður. Most of these structures date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, representing the evolution of Icelandic rural architecture. The list includes significant sites like Skarðskirkja, known for its centuries-old estate history, and various wooden churches built during the 1880s that served as central landmarks for remote farming communities in the Westfjords and Dalir regions.

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Breidafjordur — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -9°) · extremes -12°–3°
  • -5° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 4 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -9°) · extremes -12°–3°
  • -6° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -9°) · extremes -12°–3°
  • -5° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -9°–6°
  • -3° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -1°) · extremes -5°–9°
  • 0° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 5°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes 0°–12°
  • 3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 21 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes 3°–13°
  • 6° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–13°
  • 5° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -2°–10°
  • 3° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -4°) · extremes -6°–7°
  • -1° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -7°) · extremes -10°–5°
  • -3° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 5°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -9°) · extremes -12°–4°
  • -5° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 0 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 3 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land; NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Icelandic Króna ISK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Icelandic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+354
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Tours & Activities

Kirkjufell
Drive
Flatey
Drive
Stykkishólmur

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