Best Time to Visit Reykjavík
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug.
Jul is warmest (13.1°C high); Feb is rainiest (95 mm).
Reykjavík weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.4 | -2.7 | 87 | 0.2 |
| Feb | 2.9 | -2.2 | 95 | 1 |
| Mar | 3 | -2 | 92 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 5.4 | 0.4 | 57 | 5.1 |
| May | 8.9 | 3.7 | 59 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 11.4 | 6.4 | 50 | 7.9 |
| Jul | 13.1 | 8.4 | 57 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 12.8 | 8.1 | 79 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 10.2 | 5.3 | 74 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 6.9 | 2.4 | 92 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 4 | -0.6 | 87 | 0.4 |
| Dec | 2.8 | -2.2 | 93 | 0.1 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAug
Beaches: JunJulMayApr
Hiking: JunJulMayAug
Sightseeing: JulJunAugMay
Reykjavík quick facts
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Currency
- Krona (ISK)
- Language
- Icelandic
- Plug / voltage
- C & F · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +354
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Feb, Mar, Oct, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Jul, Jun, Aug.
What is the rainiest month?
Feb, about 95 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 13.1°C.
Where to stay
See Reykjavík hotels · Book Reykjavík tours & activities
Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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