Hornbjarg
Cliff Dramatic sea cliff and birdwatching site
A sheer sea cliff in the Westfjords, Hornbjarg attracts hikers and birdwatchers with coastal trails, ocean viewpoints and nesting seabirds.
How to Get to Hornbjarg #
Hornbjarg is in Iceland’s Westfjords region. Access is by coastal roads and, depending on the exact cliff location, may require gravel‑road driving. The nearest towns with services are in the Westfjords; consult regional maps and road conditions (especially in shoulder seasons) before travel.
Tips for Visiting Hornbjarg #
- Dress for wind; the Westfjords are famously gusty and the cliffs are exposed.
- Bring binoculars for seabird colonies - cliffs often host guillemots, kittiwakes and sometimes puffins.
- Keep to marked paths - the turf can be fragile and the cliffs are steep and unforgiving.
Best Time to Visit Hornbjarg #
Summer provides the best access and wildlife opportunities; shoulder seasons offer quieter visits but more unpredictable weather.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-12°C (41-54°F)
The only realistic window for comfortable visits and boat trips to see the cliffs and birds.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep · 3-10°C (37-50°F)
Fewer tourists but still accessible; weather is more changeable.
Weather & Climate near Hornbjarg #
Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
15°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
January
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.8h daylight
February
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight
March
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight
April
Weather
0.3
UV Index
Low
15.2h daylight
May
Weather
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
19.1h daylight
June
Weather
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
22.6h daylight
July
Weather
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
20.6h daylight
August
Weather
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight
September
Weather
0.2
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight
October
Weather
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight
November
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.2h daylight
December
Weather
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.5h daylight
