Best Time to Visit
🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
1°
-4°
Poor
Feb
1°
-4°
Poor
Mar
2°
-3°
Fair
Apr
6°
0°
Great
May
9°
3°
Great
Jun
13°
7°
Great
Jul
14°
9°
Great
Aug
13°
8°
Great
Sep
10°
6°
Great
Oct
6°
2°
Fair
Nov
3°
-1°
Poor
Dec
1°
-3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -4°C | 18 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 1°C | -4°C | 17 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 2°C | -3°C | 17 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| AprilRecommended | 6°C | 0°C | 17 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 9°C | 3°C | 16 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 13°C | 7°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 14°C | 9°C | 15 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 13°C | 8°C | 16 | 9h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 10°C | 6°C | 18 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 6°C | 2°C | 15 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 3°C | -1°C | 16 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 1°C | -3°C | 18 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 6°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 6°C (43°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 6°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 6°C (43°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 1°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 1°C (34°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Reykjavik is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Reykjavik during the best travel months (June, July, August), when temperatures range from 8°C to 13°C:
Reykjavik has a temperate climate (Koppen classification: ET). The warmest month is July with highs of 14°C, while the coldest month is December at just 1°C. Annual rainfall averages 1355mm across approximately 197 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Low °C | -4 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | -1 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Rain mm | 131 | 131 | 118 | 104 | 92 | 80 | 86 | 104 | 134 | 121 | 121 | 133 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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