🇮🇸 Reykjavík vs Stockholm 🇸🇪

Reykjavík, Iceland vs Stockholm, Sweden — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Stockholm is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Stockholm is drier, with roughly 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇸🇪 Stockholm
Avg annual high7°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (14°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-2°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year145119
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇮🇸 Reykjavík

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

🇸🇪 Stockholm

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík or Stockholm warmer?

Stockholm is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Reykjavík or Stockholm?

Reykjavík is rainier — Stockholm sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavík vs Stockholm?

Reykjavík is best around June, July, August; Stockholm is best around June, July, August.

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