Best time to visit Reykjavik

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Reykjavik by month

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When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?

The best time to visit Reykjavik is May and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Reykjavik1
    Jan
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Reykjavik2
    Feb
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Reykjavik2
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  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Reykjavik5
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  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Reykjavik9
    May
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Reykjavik11
    Jun
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Reykjavik13
    Jul
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Reykjavik12
    Aug
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Reykjavik9
    Sep
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Reykjavik6
    Oct
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Reykjavik2
    Nov
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Reykjavik1
    Dec

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The weather guide for Iceland (Reykjavik) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the warmest month in Reykjavik?

The warmest time of year in Reykjavik is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 13°C.

Which month has the most rain in Reykjavik?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Reykjavik with 115mm on average. There are normally 20 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Reykjavik?

The sunniest time of year in Reykjavik is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 32% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Reykjavik?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Reykjavik in August when the water temperature reaches 11°C.

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