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 8°C, lows of 3°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
Drier season: Apr–Dec Wetter season: Jan–Oct
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27 km/h
February (gusts 57)
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Winter
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Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sunshine | Humidity | UV Index | Crowds | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 2°C | -2°C | 17d (129mm) | 1.3h | 81% Very Humid | 0.2 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 3°C | -1°C | 18d (127mm) | 3.4h | 81% Very Humid | 1 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 4°C | 0°C | 18d (125mm) | 6.5h | 78% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 7°C | 2°C | 14d (94mm) | 8.8h | 79% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| May | 10°C | 5°C | 18d (109mm) | 11.4h | 78% Humid | 6.9 High | | Wet | View Details → |
| June (best) | 12°C | 7°C | 15d (90mm) | 10.8h | 81% Very Humid | 7 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 14°C | 9°C | 13d (70mm) | 10.4h | 84% Very Humid | 6.5 High | | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 14°C | 9°C | 15d (94mm) | 8.5h | 84% Very Humid | 4.8 Moderate | | Excellent | View Details → |
| September | 11°C | 6°C | 18d (133mm) | 7.2h | 83% Very Humid | 3.1 Moderate | | Wet | View Details → |
| October | 7°C | 3°C | 16d (109mm) | 4.7h | 83% Very Humid | 1.3 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 5°C | 1°C | 15d (96mm) | 2h | 81% Very Humid | 0.4 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 3°C | -1°C | 15d (102mm) | 1.1h | 80% Very Humid | 0.1 Low | | Wet | View Details → |
Reykjavík
Gateway to otherworldly landscapes, including geothermal pools like the Blue Lagoon, Hallgrímskirkja Church, the midnight sun, and northern lights.
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