When to go to Reykjavik?
Standing beneath Hallgrímskirkja, you may wonder whether the architect confused human scale with Nordic ambition, then conclude that he did. The Blue Lagoon draws coachloads in rented dressing gowns, all convinced that a warm soak cancels out three hours in economy class. The Northern Lights play hard to get; the Golden Circle at least turns up reliably, unlike your budget after the second coffee.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Reykjavik, aim for March to September.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Reykjavik
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2 | 171 | -1 | 29 |
| February | 3.0 | 180 | -0 | 32 |
| March | 6.1 | 154 | 0 | 46 |
| April | 7.2 | 136 | 4 | 50 |
| May | 7.2 | 149 | 7 | 48 |
| June | 8.1 | 118 | 9 | 53 |
| July | 8.7 | 98 | 11 | 57 |
| August | 8.6 | 127 | 10 | 55 |
| September | 6.4 | 114 | 8 | 49 |
| October | 4.4 | 153 | 4 | 41 |
| November | 2.5 | 122 | 3 | 37 |
| December | 0.9 | 126 | -2 | 33 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Reykjavik, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 98 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 11°C). Over the year, an average of 1,647 mm of rain falls.
What to do in Reykjavik?
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle (Geysir, Gullfoss)
- Northern Lights
Practical info
- Country: Iceland
- Airport: Keflavík (KEF)
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