When to go
The Best Time to Visit Reykjavík
Month-by-month climate data for Reykjavík, Iceland — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
June–August (Midnight Sun), September–March (Northern Lights). Two distinct trips. Summer gives endless daylight, accessible roads, puffins. Winter gives Lights but short days and storm-prone roads.
Warmest in Reykjavík: Jul (13°C / 55°F) · Coolest: Dec (1°C / 34°F) · Wettest: May (~20 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Reykjavík climate, month by month
January
2° / -3°C
~18 rain days
Tough
February
2° / -2°C
~17 rain days
Tough
March
3° / -2°C
~15 rain days
Tough
April
6° / 1°C
~15 rain days
Tough
May
9° / 4°C
~20 rain days
Tough
June
11° / 7°C
~17 rain days
Fair
July
13° / 9°C
~14 rain days
Good
August
13° / 9°C
~16 rain days
Fair
September
10° / 6°C
~17 rain days
Fair
October
6° / 2°C
~16 rain days
Tough
November
4° / 0°C
~16 rain days
Tough
December
1° / -3°C
~16 rain days
Tough
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