Climate Insights for Reykhólar Airport

The climate in Reykhólar Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1284mm of precipitation falls per year. Reykhólar Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Reykhólar Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Reykhólar Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Reykhólar Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 11°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Reykhólar Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1284mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 147mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 78mm. That's 68mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Reykhólar Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 314cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 59cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Reykhólar Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 30km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Reykhólar Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Reykhólar Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Reykhólar Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.