The climate of Reykjavík
What is the climate like in Reykjavík?
The climate of Reykjavík has an average yearly temperature of 5°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to -2°C and rise to 12°C.
Annually, about 1252 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Reykjavík. Additionally, about 202 cm of snow falls each year.
There are no best months to visit Reykjavík.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime temperature (°C) | -1 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 125 | 104 | 150 | 96 | 90 | 91 | 69 | 89 | 117 | 117 | 104 | 100 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 35 | 38 | 27 | 13 | 7,5 | 3,2 | 1,3 | 2,5 | 5,9 | 17 | 22 | 30 |
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 12°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in December
- Rainfall: 1252 mm per year, averaging 104 mm by month
- Driest months: 69 mm in July, 89 mm in August and 90 mm in May
- Wettest months: 150 mm in March, 125 mm in January and 117 mm in September
- Snowfall: 202 cm per year
Climate table Reykjavík
The climate table for Reykjavík shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime temperature (°C) | -1 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 1 | -2 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -7 | -5 | -7 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -1 | -4 | -7 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 125 | 104 | 150 | 96 | 90 | 91 | 69 | 89 | 117 | 117 | 104 | 100 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 35 | 38 | 27 | 13 | 7,5 | 3,2 | 1,3 | 2,5 | 5,9 | 17 | 22 | 30 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Temperature by month in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Reykjavík, Iceland
Rainfall by month in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Snowfall by month in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Reykjavík, Iceland.
UV index by month in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Yearly temperature in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Reykjavík, Iceland, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Yearly snowfall in Reykjavík
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Reykjavík, Iceland, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in Reykjavík by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Reykjavík and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Reykjavík, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.