When to go to Iceland?
Go in summer to discover Iceland and enjoy the never-ending daylight. Nevertheless, fans of the northern lights won’t want to think twice about braving the difficult wintery weather conditions in order to attempt to see this unbelievable phenomenon.
With its oceanic climate, Iceland, the country of fire and ice, has a more temperate climate than you might think with its geographic position being under the Arctic circle. But if temperatures are not that cold, it is because of the Gulf Stream. In winter, the climate is quite tough, with cold temperatures, wind which is often present, strong blizzards, and very short days. The average temperature during this time is 0°C but this turns negative inland. This is therefore not the recommended season for your trip to Iceland , except for hunters of the northern lights. In summer, the climate is warm, but cool, with very long days, night practically never falls during the summer season. The average temperature rises to 15°C with peaks at 25°C in certain fjords. The sky is never completely sunny and rainfall during this time is common. It is worth noting that the wind regularly blows in the country. Even so, summer remains the ideal season for making the most of the endless possibilities offered by the Icelandic nature.
For your trip to Iceland, we therefore recommend the months from May to August to take in its superb landscapes.
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Temperatures Reykjavik
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| Min temperature | -3° | -3° | -2° | 0° | 4° | 7° | 9° | 9° | 6° | 2° | -1° | -2° |
| Max temperature | 3° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 5° | 4° |
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Rainfall Reykjavik
The weather month by month in Iceland
Weather Reykjavik in January
Sea: 5 °
| 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In January, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from -3 to 3 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 42 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in February
Sea: 5 °
| 7 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In February, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from -3 to 3 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 37 inches, for 16 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in March
Sea: 5 °
| 11 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In March, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from -2 to 4 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 32 inches, for 11 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in April
Sea: 6 °
| 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In April, in Reykjavik, Minimum temperatures vary between 0 in the morning and 6 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 19 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in May
Sea: 7 °
| 8 d/month | 8 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In May, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from 4 to 10 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 32 inches, there are 18 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Reykjavik in June
Sea: 9 °
| 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In June, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from 7 to 13 degrees. The average rainfall is around 15 inches, 16 days without rain in June
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Weather Reykjavik in July
Sea: 11 °
| 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In July, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from 9 to 14 degrees. Rainfall in July: 19 inches, for about 16 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in August
Sea: 11 °
| 8 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In August, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from 9 to 14 degrees. Rainfall in August: 22 inches, for about 17 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in September
Sea: 10 °
| 10 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In September, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from 6 to 11 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 31 inches, 14 days without rain in September
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Weather Reykjavik in October
Sea: 8 °
| 9 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In October, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from 2 to 7 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 17 inches, for 16 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in November
Sea: 7 °
| 8 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In November, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from -1 to 5 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 23 inches, for 15 days without rain.
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Weather Reykjavik in December
Sea: 7 °
| 11 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In December, in Reykjavik, temperatures range from -2 to 4 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cold. The average rainfall is around 31 inches, for 14 days without rain.
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