Climate normals · 1970–2000
Reykjavík Climate
Reykjavík is a city in Iceland (39) with a population of about 118,918. Its average annual temperature is 4.4°C (40°F), with roughly 962 mm of rain per year.
4.4°C
Avg Temp
962
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Reykjavík Climate
Reykjavík has an average annual temperature of 4.4°C (40°F) and receives about 962 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
4.4°C
Avg Temp
962
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 91 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 102 mm |
| March | 0° / 33° | 97 mm |
| April | 3° / 37° | 61 mm |
| May | 6° / 44° | 62 mm |
| June | 9° / 48° | 52 mm |
| July | 11° / 52° | 58 mm |
| August | 10° / 51° | 79 mm |
| September | 8° / 46° | 75 mm |
| October | 4° / 40° | 97 mm |
| November | 1° / 34° | 91 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Reykjavík
The most comfortable months to visit Reykjavík are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 14°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Reykjavík are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Reykjavík, Iceland has an average annual temperature of 4.4°C and about 962 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Reykjavík average about 14°C (56°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.