When to go · Reykjavik, Iceland
Best Time to Visit Reykjavik
The sweet spot for Reykjavik is July, August and June. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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July, August, June
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
May, September, December
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
February, January
Wettest is February (176mm)
Reykjavik weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C / 34°F | -3°C / 27°F | 158mm | cold, wet |
| Feb | 3°C / 37°F | -1°C / 30°F | 176mm | cold, wet |
| Mar | 3°C / 37°F | -2°C / 28°F | 151mm | cold, wet |
| Apr | 6°C / 43°F | 2°C / 36°F | 148mm | cold, wet |
| May | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 136mm | cold, wet |
| JunBEST | 11°C / 52°F | 7°C / 45°F | 116mm | cool, some rain |
| JulBEST | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 64mm | cool, some rain |
| AugBEST | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 48°F | 104mm | cool, some rain |
| Sep | 11°C / 52°F | 6°C / 43°F | 154mm | cool, wet |
| Oct | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 148mm | cold, wet |
| Nov | 5°C / 41°F | 1°C / 34°F | 122mm | cold, wet |
| Dec | 0°C / 32°F | -4°C / 25°F | 103mm | cold, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Reykjavik plans around the seasons for you.