Reykjavík
Capital, Iceland
Local time14:25
Sunrise08:30
Sunset17:54
Elevation8 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
15°
July
Coldest month
-2°
February
Wettest month
95mm
December
Rain per year
876mm
Rainy days per year
155
Sunshine hours per year
1,370
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5 °C | -1.4 °C | 87 mm | 15.3 | 23 | 5.4 h |
| February | 3.6 °C | -1.6 °C | 91 mm | 15.0 | 62 | 8.7 h |
| March | 4.5 °C | -1.0 °C | 81 mm | 14.2 | 110 | 11.7 h |
| April | 7.2 °C | 1.3 °C | 59 mm | 12.0 | 165 | 15.1 h |
| May | 10.4 °C | 4.3 °C | 53 mm | 10.8 | 209 | 18.4 h |
| June | 13.3 °C | 7.5 °C | 43 mm | 9.3 | 190 | 21.1 h |
| July | 15.2 °C | 9.4 °C | 50 mm | 10.3 | 183 | 19.7 h |
| August | 14.4 °C | 8.9 °C | 64 mm | 11.6 | 165 | 16.4 h |
| September | 11.7 °C | 6.5 °C | 87 mm | 15.0 | 118 | 13.1 h |
| October | 7.9 °C | 3.0 °C | 80 mm | 13.1 | 92 | 9.8 h |
| November | 5.0 °C | 0.2 °C | 86 mm | 13.7 | 40 | 6.5 h |
| December | 3.6 °C | -1.3 °C | 95 mm | 14.6 | 13 | 4.2 h |
Plan your trip to Reykjavík
Tours in Reykjavík
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Reykjavík
Day4 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain87 mm
January in Reykjavík: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick waterproof down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 87 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day4 °C
Night-2 °C
Rain91 mm
February in Reykjavík: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick waterproof down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 91 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day5 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain81 mm
March in Reykjavík: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick waterproof down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
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Accessory Beanie
-
Accessory Gloves
-
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 81 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day7 °C
Night1 °C
Rain59 mm
April in Reykjavík: cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day10 °C
Night4 °C
Rain53 mm
May in Reykjavík: cold, with highs of 10 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day13 °C
Night8 °C
Rain43 mm
June in Reykjavík: cool, with highs of 13 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
No need for jacket.
Day15 °C
Night9 °C
Rain50 mm
July in Reykjavík: cool, with highs of 15 °C and lows of 9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day14 °C
Night9 °C
Rain64 mm
August in Reykjavík: cool, with highs of 14 °C and lows of 9 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day12 °C
Night7 °C
Rain87 mm
September in Reykjavík: cool, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 7 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 87 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day8 °C
Night3 °C
Rain80 mm
October in Reykjavík: cold, with highs of 8 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Folding umbrella
Day5 °C
Night0 °C
Rain86 mm
November in Reykjavík: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Beanie
-
Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
Day4 °C
Night-1 °C
Rain95 mm
December in Reykjavík: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick waterproof down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
-
Accessory Beanie
-
Accessory Gloves
-
Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 95 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Curious facts about Reykjavík
- In 4 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June the sun sets as late as 23:59; in December, at 15:29.
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