Best Time to Visit
🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-3°
-15°
Fair
Feb
3°
-9°
Fair
Mar
10°
-2°
Good
Apr
17°
5°
Great
May
23°
11°
Great
Jun
25°
13°
Great
Jul
23°
11°
Great
Aug
17°
5°
Great
Sep
10°
-2°
Good
Oct
3°
-9°
Fair
Nov
-3°
-15°
Fair
Dec
-5°
-17°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -15°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 3°C | -9°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 10°C | -2°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 17°C | 5°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 23°C | 11°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 13°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 11°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 17°C | 5°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| September | 10°C | -2°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 3°C | -9°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | -3°C | -15°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | -5°C | -17°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 10°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 3°C high, -9°C low
Cool to cold at 3°C (37°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -9°C (16°F).
Avg: -2°C high, -14°C low
Cool to cold at -2°C (28°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -14°C (7°F).
The least favorable time to visit Reykjavik is January and February. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
October
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Reykjavik during the best travel months (April, August, May), when temperatures range from 7°C to 19°C:
Reykjavik has a temperate climate (Koppen classification: ET). The warmest month is June with highs of 25°C, while the coldest month is December at just -5°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -3 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 3 | -3 | -5 |
| Low °C | -15 | -9 | -2 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | -2 | -9 | -15 | -17 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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