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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.6°C | -2.9°C | 144.6 mm | 18 | 1.6 h | 25.9 km/h | 1.4°C |
| Feb | 2°C | -2.4°C | 145.5 mm | 16 | 3.5 h | 27 km/h | 2.4°C |
| Mar | 3°C | -1.6°C | 136.3 mm | 18 | 6.0 h | 24.3 km/h | 3°C |
| Apr | 6.3°C | 1.2°C | 134.6 mm | 18 | 7.5 h | 22.7 km/h | 4.9°C |
| May | 8.8°C | 3.7°C | 117.9 mm | 18 | 9.7 h | 20.9 km/h | 7.4°C |
| Jun | 11.8°C | 7°C | 96 mm | 17 | 9.2 h | 18.2 km/h | 9.8°C |
| Jul | 13.6°C | 8.7°C | 84.8 mm | 16 | 9.9 h | 17.1 km/h | 11.5°C |
| Aug | 13.2°C | 8.4°C | 96.2 mm | 14 | 9.0 h | 17.9 km/h | 13.4°C |
| Sep | 10.4°C | 6.1°C | 146.4 mm | 18 | 6.2 h | 22.1 km/h | 11.2°C |
| Oct | 6.8°C | 2.9°C | 153.1 mm | 18 | 4.5 h | 22.8 km/h | 8.4°C |
| Nov | 4.1°C | 0.5°C | 121.4 mm | 16 | 2.2 h | 23.8 km/h | 6.1°C |
| Dec | 1.5°C | -2.7°C | 130.6 mm | 17 | 0.8 h | 23.9 km/h | 3.9°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Reykjavik
Reykjavik (Iceland) has a cool temperate climate with an annual average of around 5 °C. Daytime highs average 7 °C, while nights cool to about 2 °C. The destination sees roughly 1507 mm of rainfall per year and 5.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Iceland's lively capital — the Hallgrímskirkja church, the geothermal Sky Lagoon pool and the gateway to the Northern Lights, geysers and waterfalls.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 13.6 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to -2.9 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (18 rainy days), driest month is August (14).
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Frequently asked questions about Reykjavik
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
The best time to visit Reykjavik: June to September – best in August (avg. 10.8 °C, 14 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Reykjavik?
The warmest month is July with an average of 11.1 °C and daytime highs around 13.6 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -0.6 °C and night-time lows around -2.9 °C.
How many rainy days does Reykjavik have?
January has the most rainy days with 18 rainy days. The driest month is August with 14 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Reykjavik?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 13.4 °C and coolest in January at 1.4 °C.