On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Reykjavik. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Reykjavik. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Reykjavik for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Reykjavik for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-3 °C to 13 °C
6 °C to 11 °C
1.65 – 3.7 in (10 – 15 Days of Rain)
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Best Time to Visit Reykjavik: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 6 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 3 °C Water max. 6 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 3 °C Water max. 6 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 6 °C Water max. 7 °C | MayMay MaximumMax. 9 °C Water max. 8 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Reykjavik |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Reykjavik | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Reykjavik | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Reykjavik | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 7 °C Water max. 8 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 3 °C Water max. 8 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 7 °C |
Climate Chart Reykjavik
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Reykjavik
In the following, you will find the climate table for Reykjavik, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 2° | 3° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 3° | 2° |
Night Temperature | -3° | -2° | -2° | 0° | 4° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 5° | 2° | -1° | -3° |
Water Temperature | 6° | 6° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 8° | 8° | 7° |
Precipitation (inch) | 3.5 | 2.52 | 2.44 | 2.2 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.97 | 2.2 | 2.64 | 3.7 | 3.07 | 3.11 |
Rainy days | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 4.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (10.5 °C)
Coldest month: January (-0.5 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 11 °C. You cannot take a bath with these temperatures.
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 30.67 inch on 149 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, and August
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 3.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full-Day Tour with Kerid Crater
Tours
from 69 $ »
Take a full-day tour of Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle. Experience the stunning natural scenery and see the spectacular Geysir area, Gullfoss waterfall, and Þingvellir National Park.
Keflavik Airport (KEF): Bus Transfer to/from Reykjavik
Transfers
from 26 $ »
Hop onboard a shared shuttle bus transfer between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and BSI Bus Terminal or central Reykjavik. Enjoy the free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.
From Reykjavik: South of Iceland Full-Day Trip
Tours
from 101 $ »
Experience nature at its best with waterfalls and black sand beaches. Walk behind the cascades of Seljalandsfoss & go to the glacier snout at Sólheimajökull.
More information about the best things to do: Iceland
More attractions
Iceland: Northern Lights Bus Tour from Reykjavik | From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Trip | Keflavik Airport & Reykjavik Hotels: Economy Bus Transfer | From Reykjavik: Golden Circle Full Day Tour | Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid Crater, & Blue Lagoon Tour | From Reykjavik: Golden Circle, Kerid, & Secret Lagoon Tour | Keflavik Airport (KEF): Transfer to/from Reykjavik |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Reykjavik
snow, -3.1 °C
Clouds: 75 % Wind: 23 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 982 hPa Humidity: 86 %
Air Pressure: 982 hPa Humidity: 86 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 08:56 pm
The next days …
8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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-4 °C to -3 °C | -7 °C to -2 °C | -2 °C to 5 °C | 2 °C to 7 °C | 1 °C to 2 °C | 2 °C to 7 °C |
-4 °C to -3 °C | -7 °C to -2 °C | -2 °C to 5 °C | 2 °C to 7 °C | 1 °C to 2 °C | 2 °C to 7 °C |
Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % |
0.37 in of snow | 0.02 in of snow | 0.25 in of rain | 0.45 in of rain | 0.22 in of snow | 0.75 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Iceland: Regions
Reykjavik is part of the holiday destination Iceland. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Iceland |
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