Climate in Reykjavik — Annual Weather Overview
Reykjavik has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 13.3°C) and the coolest is December (1.0°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 12.3°C between August and December. Annual rainfall totals around 1559mm. February is the wettest month at 160.2mm, while July averages just 64.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 5.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 5.8°C, 413mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 12.4°C, 298mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 7.1°C, 413mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 1.6°C, 434mm rain.
Reykjavik — Monthly Temperatures
Reykjavik — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Reykjavik stays reasonable all year.
Reykjavik weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5°C | -3.0°C | 159.7mm | 1.5h | 18 | 7/10 |
| February | 2.3°C | -1.7°C | 160.2mm | 2.9h | 17 | 7/10 |
| March | 2.7°C | -1.7°C | 138.1mm | 5.5h | 16 | 7/10 |
| April | 6.2°C | 1.4°C | 143.9mm | 6.5h | 16 | 9/10 |
| May | 8.6°C | 3.6°C | 131.4mm | 9.1h | 20 | 9/10 |
| June | 11.1°C | 6.7°C | 112.0mm | 7.9h | 18 | 9/10 |
| July | 12.9°C | 8.4°C | 64.0mm | 9.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| August | 13.3°C | 8.9°C | 122.4mm | 7.5h | 15 | 9/10 |
| September | 10.2°C | 5.9°C | 154.2mm | 5.8h | 18 | 9/10 |
| October | 6.7°C | 2.7°C | 135.1mm | 4.5h | 15 | 9/10 |
| November | 4.5°C | 0.6°C | 123.7mm | 2.1h | 16 | 7/10 |
| December | 1.0°C | -2.9°C | 114.3mm | 0.8h | 14 | 7/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Reykjavik have?
Reykjavik has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 1.0°C in December to 13.3°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Reykjavik?
August is the hottest month in Reykjavik, with average highs of 13.3°C and lows of 8.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Reykjavik?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 1.0°C and lows of -3.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Reykjavik?
February is the wettest month, averaging 160.2mm of rainfall over around 17 rainy days.
How much rain does Reykjavik get per year?
Reykjavik receives around 1559mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (64.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.