Climate Insights for Reykjavik

The climate in Reykjavik is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,275 mm of precipitation falls per year. Reykjavik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Reykjavik 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, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Reykjavik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Reykjavik is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 50.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Reykjavik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Reykjavik 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Reykjavik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Reykjavik sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 14°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Reykjavik sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 56°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 52°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 30°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Reykjavik is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,275 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 131 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 74 mm. That's 57 mm 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. Reykjavik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 228cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Reykjavik is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.9 in. That's 2.2 in 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. Reykjavik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 90in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Reykjavik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Reykjavik is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

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