What’s the climate like in Reykjavík?
The current climate of Reykjavík features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 12°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 5°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Reykjavík in recent years was 23°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in March 2023.
On average, Reykjavík gets 1265 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 203 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Iceland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vík, Húsavík, or have a look at other destinations in Iceland.
Best time to visit Reykjavík?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Reykjavík. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Reykjavík
The climate table of Reykjavík shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -2 | -7 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -1 | -4 | -7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 125 | 117 | 150 | 96 | 90 | 91 | 69 | 89 | 117 | 117 | 104 | 100 |
| Snow (cm) | 35 | 39 | 27 | 13 | 7,5 | 3,2 | 1,3 | 2,5 | 5,9 | 17 | 22 | 30 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 12°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1265 mm per year, averaging 105 mm per month
- Snowfall: 203 cm per year
- Driest months: 69 mm in July, 89 mm in August and 90 mm in May
- Wettest months: 150 mm in March, 125 mm in January and 117 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Reykjavík, Iceland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Reykjavík
This graph shows how much precipitation Reykjavík, Iceland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Reykjavík
This graph shows how much snow Reykjavík, Iceland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Reykjavík, Iceland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Reykjavík, Iceland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Reykjavík
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Reykjavík, Iceland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Reykjavík
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Reykjavík, Iceland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Reykjavík by Month
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