Reykjavik Climate & Weather Guide

Average temperatures, rainfall and conditions through the year, based on 20 years of historical data.

Climate Overview

Reykjavik experiences its warmest weather in July, with average highs reaching 14.1°C (57.4°F). The coolest month is typically December, averaging 1.5°C (34.7°F). Rainfall is heaviest in September (around 152.1mm), while June tends to be the driest month of the year with approximately 84.3mm of precipitation.

14.1°C (57.4°F)

Hottest month avg high

1.5°C (34.7°F)

Coolest month avg high

152mm

Wettest month avg

84mm

Driest month avg

Temperature by Month

Rainfall by Month

Sunshine Hours

Monthly Averages

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Rainfall	Rainy Days	Sunshine
Jan	1.6°C (34.9°F)	-2.9°C (26.8°F)	146.9mm	19	1.6h
Feb	2.1°C (35.8°F)	-2.3°C (27.9°F)	136.6mm	17	3.8h
Mar	3.1°C (37.6°F)	-1.7°C (28.9°F)	124.1mm	17	6.4h
Apr	6.1°C (43°F)	0.8°C (33.4°F)	118.4mm	17	8.6h
May	9.3°C (48.7°F)	3.7°C (38.7°F)	102.1mm	17	10.8h
Jun	12.2°C (54°F)	7°C (44.6°F)	84.3mm	15	10.8h
Jul	14.1°C (57.4°F)	8.9°C (48°F)	85.4mm	15	10.8h
Aug	13.4°C (56.1°F)	8.4°C (47.1°F)	102mm	15	9.2h
Sep	10.4°C (50.7°F)	6°C (42.8°F)	152.1mm	19	6.6h
Oct	6.4°C (43.5°F)	2.3°C (36.1°F)	143.2mm	17	4.8h
Nov	3.6°C (38.5°F)	-0.2°C (31.6°F)	119mm	16	2.4h
Dec	1.5°C (34.7°F)	-3°C (26.6°F)	130.2mm	17	0.8h

What to Pack

Suggested packing for Reykjavik's climate.

Versatile Layers

Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.

Rain Protection

A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.

Warm Layers

A warm jacket or fleece for chilly mornings and evenings.

See Reykjavik weather month by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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