Reykjavík: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Reykjavík. Best time to visit: June, July, August. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Reykjavík has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 7°C, lows of 2°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Reykjavík is during June, July, August, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 2°C | -3°C | 24 | Wet |
| February | 1°C | -3°C | 14 | Wet |
| March | 2°C | -3°C | 18 | Wet |
| April | 6°C | 1°C | 14 | Wet |
| May | 9°C | 4°C | 17 | Wet |
| June | 13°C | 7°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 13°C | 8°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 13°C | 9°C | 19 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 9°C | 4°C | 21 | Wet |
| October | 7°C | 2°C | 13 | Wet |
| November | 3°C | -1°C | 15 | Wet |
| December | 3°C | -2°C | 16 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 2°C
Low: -3°C
Rainy days: 18 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 6°C
Low: 1°C
Rainy days: 16 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 15 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 6°C
Low: 2°C
Rainy days: 16 days/month
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 2°C | -3°C | 24 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 1°C | -3°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 2°C | -3°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 6°C | 1°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| May | 9°C | 4°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| June (best) | 13°C | 7°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 13°C | 8°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 13°C | 9°C | 19 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September | 9°C | 4°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| October | 7°C | 2°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 3°C | -1°C | 15 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 3°C | -2°C | 16 | Wet | View Details → |
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Gateway to otherworldly landscapes, including geothermal pools like the Blue Lagoon, Hallgrímskirkja Church, the midnight sun, and northern lights.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Reykjavík have?
Reykjavík has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 7°C (highs) and 2°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
The best time to visit Reykjavík is during June, July, August, when temperatures average around 13°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Reykjavík?
The hottest month in Reykjavík is June with average highs of 13°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of -3°C.
When is the rainy season in Reykjavík?
Reykjavík sees the most rain in January (24 rainy days), while July is the driest month (10 rainy days).
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