🇮🇸 Reykjavík vs Rome 🇮🇹

Reykjavík, Iceland vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 63 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high
7°C
21°C
Hottest month
July · 14°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-2°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year
145
82
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, October

🇮🇸 Reykjavík

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Reykjavík or Rome?

Reykjavík is rainier — Rome sees about 63 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavík vs Rome?

Reykjavík is best around June, July, August; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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