Weather in Reykjavík

What's the weather like in Reykjavík?

Reykjavík has cold most of the year and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 2°C (36°F) in January to 14°C (57°F) in July, with overnight lows around -2°C (28°F) and 9°C (48°F) respectively.

No month in Reykjavík sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually July and August.

Quick facts

Country
🇮🇸 Iceland
Region
Europe
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.147, -21.943

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 2°C / 36°F -2°C / 28°F 75 mm 14 8
February 3°C / 37°F -2°C / 28°F 70 mm 13 7
March 4°C / 39°F -1°C / 30°F 80 mm 13 6
April 6°C / 43°F 1°C / 34°F 60 mm 12 3
May 9°C / 48°F 4°C / 39°F 45 mm 10 1
June 12°C / 54°F 7°C / 45°F 55 mm 10 0
July 14°C / 57°F 9°C / 48°F 50 mm 10 0
August 13°C / 55°F 9°C / 48°F 60 mm 11 0
September 10°C / 50°F 6°C / 43°F 70 mm 11 0
October 7°C / 45°F 3°C / 37°F 95 mm 14 1
November 4°C / 39°F 0°C / 32°F 80 mm 13 4
December 3°C / 37°F -1°C / 30°F 80 mm 14 7

Reykjavík by month

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