Best Time to Visit Reykjavík: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Reykjavík: July, June, August.
- Best months for Reykjavík: July, June, August.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: January, March, February.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 2.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -3°C | 124 mm | 18 | – | – | 2.9 |
| February | 2°C | -3°C | 123 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.1 |
| March | 3°C | -2°C | 114 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.3 |
| April | 6°C | 1°C | 90 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.3 |
| May | 9°C | 4°C | 83 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.1 |
| June | 12°C | 7°C | 69 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 14°C | 9°C | 76 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 13°C | 9°C | 93 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 11°C | 6°C | 126 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.8 |
| October | 7°C | 2°C | 111 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.5 |
| November | 4°C | 0°C | 113 mm | 16 | – | – | 3.7 |
| December | 2°C | -2°C | 124 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
The best months are July, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Reykjavík?
The wettest months are January, March, February.