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Reykjavík Weather by Month

Best time to visit Reykjavík
June–August
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
14.9°C average high
Wettest month
Feb
107.5mm
Coolest month
Jan
3.2°C average high
Peak comfort score
54
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 3.2°-1.7°99.9mm 20.911
February 3.3°-2°107.5mm 20.311
March 4.3°-1.2°98.9mm 2115
April 7.2°1.3°70.6mm 1728
May 10.2°68mm 17.639
June 13.1°7.3°54.1mm 15.448
July 14.9°9.1°58.8mm 15.354
August 14.3°8.7°81.4mm 18.152
September 11.6°6.3°100.6mm 20.243
October 7.7°2.7°97mm 20.131
November 4.9°0.1°92.2mm 1919
December 3.2°-1.7°103.5mm 20.711

Averages from REYKJAVIK, IC, 1km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 3.2°C with nights around -1.7°C. Expect roughly 20.9 wet days totalling 99.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 3.3°C with nights around -2°C. Expect roughly 20.3 wet days totalling 107.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 4.3°C with nights around -1.2°C. Expect roughly 21 wet days totalling 98.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 7.2°C with nights around 1.3°C. Expect roughly 17 wet days totalling 70.6mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

May

May in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 10.2°C with nights around 4°C. Expect roughly 17.6 wet days totalling 68mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

June

June in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 13.1°C with nights around 7.3°C. Expect roughly 15.4 wet days totalling 54.1mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

July

July in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 14.9°C with nights around 9.1°C. Expect roughly 15.3 wet days totalling 58.8mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 14.3°C with nights around 8.7°C. Expect roughly 18.1 wet days totalling 81.4mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 11.6°C with nights around 6.3°C. Expect roughly 20.2 wet days totalling 100.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

October

October in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 7.7°C with nights around 2.7°C. Expect roughly 20.1 wet days totalling 97mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

November

November in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 4.9°C with nights around 0.1°C. Expect roughly 19 wet days totalling 92.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

December

December in Reykjavík averages a daily high of 3.2°C with nights around -1.7°C. Expect roughly 20.7 wet days totalling 103.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Reykjavík peaks at 54.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?

Based on 30 years of records, June–August scores highest for comfort in Reykjavík, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Reykjavík?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 14.9°C.

What is the wettest month in Reykjavík?

February is the wettest, averaging 107.5mm of rain across roughly 20.3 wet days.

How cold does Reykjavík get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 3.2°C.