Reykjavik, Iceland Weather
Reykjavik hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of -12°F (-24°C) is about 67°F (37°C) below the typical August high of 55°F (13°C).
Current conditions in detail
Reykjavik weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Reykjavik looks light snow, with a high of 7° and an overnight low of -10°. There is a 95% chance of snow - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Reykjavik 14-day forecast
About the weather in Reykjavik
Weather in Reykjavik is shaped by its oceanic climate - expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 56°F (14°C), while January highs hover near 35°F (2°C). Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches (1532 mm) over about 202 rainy days.
Reykjavik weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 56°F (14°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 35°F (2°C)
- Record high: 70°F (21°C) · Record low: 2°F (-17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (18 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (9.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 50 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 56°F (14°C) and overnight lows stay near 47°F (9°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows around 27°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 70°F (21°C) and dropped as low as 2°F (-17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.2 inches (158 mm) of rain over 18 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 50 days in a typical year, mostly from October through May.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Reykjavik runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season, plus around 14 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Reykjavik is mild, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Reykjavik is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 45°F (7°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Reykjavik is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 35°F (2°C) and nights around 27°F (-3°C); expect showers on roughly 53 days across the season, plus around 32 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Reykjavik by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 27° | 18 | 6.0 in | 1.5 h/day | 78% |
| February | 36° | 27° | 17 | 6.0 in | 3.4 h/day | 79% |
| March | 37° | 29° | 17 | 5.2 in | 6.1 h/day | 76% |
| April | 43° | 34° | 16 | 5.2 in | 7.5 h/day | 78% |
| May | 47° | 39° | 18 | 4.8 in | 9.4 h/day | 77% |
| June | 53° | 44° | 16 | 3.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 80% |
| July | 56° | 47° | 16 | 3.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 82% |
| August | 55° | 47° | 14 | 4.1 in | 8.8 h/day | 82% |
| September | 50° | 42° | 18 | 5.4 in | 6.2 h/day | 84% |
| October | 44° | 37° | 18 | 6.2 in | 4.3 h/day | 84% |
| November | 39° | 32° | 16 | 5.1 in | 2.2 h/day | 81% |
| December | 35° | 27° | 18 | 5.3 in | 0.7 h/day | 79% |