Best Time to Visit Reykjavík, Reykjavík, Iceland
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Reykjavík.
Reykjavík does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 10.7°C / 51.3°F) and driest (June, 50 mm / 2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–September and November and January; the wetter half falls in February–March and October and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in January to 10.7°C / 51.3°F in July, with rainfall from 50 mm / 2 in (June) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Reykjavík, Reykjavík, Iceland's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Reykjavík's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 10.7°C51.3°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| June | 8.9°C48°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| August | 10.4°C50.7°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
No month at Reykjavík matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Reykjavík doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~50 mm / 2 in) and July (warmest, 10.7°C / 51.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Iceland's national average.
When is the rainy season in Reykjavík?
The rainy season at Reykjavík, Reykjavík runs through February–March and October and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 87 mm / 3.4 in. The wettest single month is February (95 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Reykjavík?
The driest month in Reykjavík is June, averaging about 50 mm / 2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 8.9°C / 48°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Reykjavík?
The least comfortable months for travel to Reykjavík — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 95 mm / 3.7 in in February, and the coldest month averages -0.2°C / 31.6°F.
Is Reykjavík climate different from Iceland overall?
Yes, usually. Our Reykjavík figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Iceland figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Reykjavík specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.