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Best time to visit Reykjavik
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Reykjavik by month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.
Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
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Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
1
- Feb
2
- Mar
2
- Apr
5
- May
9
- Jun
11
- Jul
13
- Aug
12
- Sep
9
- Oct
6
- Nov
2
- Dec
1
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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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