Best time to visit Reykjavik
The best months to visit Reykjavik are July, June and August, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, June and August score best for Reykjavik weather:
- June13° / 8°CJune is Reykjavík driest month and brightest season, so book popular Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon slots around National Day on 17 June.
- July15° / 10°CJuly is the mildest month with near-round-the-clock light, making Old Harbor boat trips and Snaefellsnes self-drives easier.
- August14° / 10°CAugust is still bright but wetter, with Culture Night crowds and late-summer festival plans needing rain layers.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Reykjavik weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -1° | 123 | 22 | 6h | 3° |
| February | 3° | -1° | 124 | 20 | 7h | 4° |
| March | 4° | -1° | 117 | 22 | 10h | 5° |
| April | 7° | 2° | 104 | 21 | 14h | 6° |
| May | 10° | 5° | 91 | 21 | 17h | 9° |
| JuneBest weather | 13° | 8° | 81 | 20 | 20h | 11° |
| JulyBest weather | 15° | 10° | 84 | 20 | 21h | 14° |
| AugustBest weather | 14° | 10° | 101 | 20 | 18h | 13° |
| September | 12° | 7° | 138 | 22 | 15h | 11° |
| October | 8° | 4° | 119 | 20 | 11h | 9° |
| November | 5° | 1° | 108 | 19 | 8h | 6° |
| December | 3° | -1° | 122 | 21 | 5h | 4° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Reykjavik month by month
January
Reykjavik in January: 3.1°C high, -1.2°C low, 123.1mm rain over 22 days, 5.5h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather. Aurora season.
February
Reykjavik in February: 3.1°C high, -1.5°C low, 124.3mm rain over 20 days, 7.2h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather. Aurora season.
March
Reykjavik in March: 4°C high, -0.9°C low, 116.7mm rain over 22 days, 10.2h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather. Aurora season.
April
Reykjavik in April: 7.2°C high, 1.9°C low, 104mm rain over 21 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off. Aurora season.
May
Reykjavik in May: 10.3°C high, 4.9°C low, 91.3mm rain over 21 days, 16.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Reykjavik in June: 13°C high, 8°C low, 80.9mm rain over 20 days, 20.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off. White nights.
National Day
JulyBest weather
Reykjavik in July: 14.7°C high, 9.8°C low, 83.9mm rain over 20 days, 20.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off. White nights.
AugustBest weather
Reykjavik in August: 14.2°C high, 9.5°C low, 100.7mm rain over 20 days, 17.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Culture Night (Third Saturday of August) · Gay Pride (Early August)
September
Reykjavik in September: 11.5°C high, 7.1°C low, 138mm rain over 22 days, 14.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Reykjavík International Film Festival (Late September)
October
Reykjavik in October: 7.6°C high, 3.5°C low, 119.4mm rain over 20 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off. Aurora season.
Iceland Airwaves (Second weekend in October)
November
Reykjavik in November: 5°C high, 1.3°C low, 108.1mm rain over 19 days, 8h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather. Aurora season.
December
Reykjavik in December: 3.3°C high, -0.8°C low, 122.1mm rain over 21 days, 5.1h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather. Aurora season.
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