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When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
In general the best time to visit Reykjavik is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Reykjavik in different months
This is the average weather in Reykjavik for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 170 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 98 mm in September.
Climate in Reykjavik
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Reykjavik for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +50°F | +50°F | +54°F | +59°F | +66°F | +70°F | +77°F | +75°F | +64°F | +59°F | +55°F | +54°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°F | +37°F | +37°F | +43°F | +50°F | +55°F | +57°F | +57°F | +52°F | +45°F | +39°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -4°F | +1°F | 0°F | +7°F | +18°F | +32°F | +37°F | +36°F | +27°F | +14°F | +1°F | -2°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +43°F | +43°F | +43°F | +45°F | +48°F | +53°F | +55°F | +55°F | +52°F | +50°F | +47°F | +45°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 71 | 72 | 65 | 73 | 83 | 73 | 70 | 87 | 98 | 86 | 78 | 69 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 29 | 30 | 26 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Reykjavik during the whole year:
The hottest month in Reykjavik is August with average maximum temperature going up to +57°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +27°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Reykjavik during the whole year:
Reykjavik achieves its warmest water temperature in July, where the average sea temperature goes up to +53°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in March with +41°F in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Reykjavik looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Reykjavik is August with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 73%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Reykjavik during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 20 rainy days and 98 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Reykjavik during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 13 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Reykjavik:
What is the hottest month in Reykjavik?
The hottest month in Reykjavik is August with average maximum temperature of +57°F.
What is the coldest month in Reykjavik?
The coldest month in Reykjavik is January with minimum temperatures of +27°F.
Is Reykjavik worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Reykjavik could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Reykjavik?
if you're looking to visit Reykjavik when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, August, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 65 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Reykjavik
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Reykjavik, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.