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.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow 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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