Climate of Reykjavík, Reykjavík, Iceland
Point-value climate at Reykjavík (Reykjavík, Iceland). Population approximately 166,212.
Located in Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 166,212. Monthly average temperatures range from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 10.7°C / 51.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 50 mm / 2 in (June) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (February) — about 922 mm / 36.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Iceland, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Reykjavík's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.2°C31.6°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 0.3°C32.5°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.5°C32.9°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Snowy |
| April | 2.9°C37.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 6.3°C43.3°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| June | 8.9°C48°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| July | 10.7°C51.3°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| August | 10.4°C50.7°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 7.8°C46°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| October | 4.7°C40.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| November | 1.7°C35.1°F | 87 mm3.4″ | Snowy |
| December | 0.3°C32.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Reykjavík does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Reykjavík's warmest month is July at an average of 10.7°C / 51.3°F, and its driest month is June with about 50 mm / 2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Reykjavík?
Reykjavík, in Reykjavík, Iceland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 10.7°C / 51.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 922 mm / 36.3 in, with the wettest month being February (95 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest June (50 mm / 2 in).
What is the average temperature in Reykjavík in July?
The average temperature in Reykjavík in July is 10.7°C / 51.3°F, with rainfall of about 57 mm / 2.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Reykjavík?
The driest month in Reykjavík is June, with about 50 mm / 2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.9°C / 48°F.
When is the wettest month in Reykjavík?
The wettest month in Reykjavík is February, with approximately 95 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall.