When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?

No month is ideal in Reykjavik by our criteria (highs between 20 and 29 °C, little rain). The best-rated months are from June to August.

What is the hottest month in Reykjavik?

July is the hottest month, with an average high of 14 °C.

January is the coldest month, with an average low of -3 °C.

October is the wettest month (153 mm, about 18 rainy days). The driest is July (85 mm).

The least favorable months are from September to July: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.

Climate · 10-year averages

No month ticks every box in Reykjavik, so here's the month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the least bad time.

Best time to go

No ideal time

Hottest month

July · 14°

Coldest month

January · -3°

Wettest month

October · 153 mm

Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.

2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.

Sharp cold with highs around 2° and lows near -3°, very frequent rain (17 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Sharp cold with highs around 6° and lows near 1°, very frequent rain (18 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Cool weather with highs around 13° and lows near 8°, very frequent rain (15 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Sharp cold with highs around 7° and lows near 3°, very frequent rain (18 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?: No month is ideal in Reykjavik by our criteria (highs between 20 and 29 °C, little rain). The best-rated months are from June to August.
What is the hottest month in Reykjavik?: July is the hottest month, with an average high of 14 °C.
What is the coldest month in Reykjavik?: January is the coldest month, with an average low of -3 °C.
When does it rain the most in Reykjavik?: October is the wettest month (153 mm, about 18 rainy days). The driest is July (85 mm).
When should you avoid Reykjavik?: The least favorable months are from September to July: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.

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