Weather
Weather in Reykjavik by month
The best time to visit is June–August, with average highs of 12–14°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 14°C by day) and January the coolest (-2°C at night); September is the wettest (around 181 mm of rain) and June the driest. Nights fall below freezing in November–March.
Reykjavik weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 2° -2° | 2° -2° | 3° -1° | 5° 1° | 8° 3° | 12° 7° | 14° 9° | 13° 8° | 10° 6° | 6° 3° | 3° 0° | 2° -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 169 | 152 | 153 | 119 | 93 | 83 | 99 | 121 | 181 | 147 | 149 | 172 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Reykjavik month by month
January
2°/ -2°Cold
169 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 2°C by day and -2°C at night, with about 169 mm of rain.
February
2°/ -2°Cold
152 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 2°C by day and -2°C at night, with about 152 mm of rain.
March
3°/ -1°Cold
153 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 3°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 153 mm of rain.
April
5°/ 1°Chilly
119 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 5°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 119 mm of rain.
May
8°/ 3°Chilly
93 mm · fairly dryPack: Winter coat and warm layers
Good trips this month
Chilly and fairly dry: around 8°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 93 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
12°/ 7°Cool
83 mm · fairly dryPack: Jacket and a sweater
Good trips this month
Cool and fairly dry: around 12°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 83 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
14°/ 9°Cool
99 mm · fairly dryPack: Jacket and a sweater
Good trips this month
Cool and fairly dry: around 14°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 99 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
13°/ 8°Cool
121 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 13°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 121 mm of rain.
September
10°/ 6°Chilly
181 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 10°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 181 mm of rain.
- This month
October
6°/ 3°Chilly
147 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 6°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 147 mm of rain.
November
3°/ 0°Cold
149 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 3°C by day and 0°C at night, with about 149 mm of rain.
December
2°/ -1°Cold
172 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 2°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 172 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Reykjavik
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
What's the weather like in Reykjavik in October?
Chilly and some rain: around 6°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 147 mm of rain. Pack: Winter coat and warm layers, umbrella.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Reykjavik?
July: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for hiking in Reykjavik?
July: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Reykjavik?
July: average highs of about 14°C and lows of 9°C.
Which month has the most rain in Reykjavik?
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Reykjavik Things To Do