Reykjavík weather by month & the best time to visit
Iceland · seaside town · oceanic / maritime climate
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Reykjavík is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is July (Score 29/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Reykjavík never gets truly sunny weather: July is as good as it gets at 29/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Reykjavík?
Reykjavík isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,318 hours of sunshine a year. July (29/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #5 of 9 destinations in Iceland for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 1,318 hours. The year's 1,465 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 0° / 32°F | 153 mm | 0 | 5° / 41°F |
| February | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 0° / 32°F | 136 mm | 0 | 4° / 39°F |
| March | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 0° / 32°F | 138 mm | 1 | 5° / 41°F |
| April | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 2° / 36°F | 106 mm | 2 | 6° / 43°F |
| May | 0 | 8° / 46°F | 4° / 39°F | 83 mm | 3 | 8° / 46°F |
| June | 18 | 11° / 52°F | 8° / 46°F | 72 mm | 3 | 9° / 48°F |
| July | 29 | 13° / 55°F | 9° / 48°F | 85 mm | 3 | 11° / 52°F |
| August | 22 | 12° / 54°F | 9° / 48°F | 109 mm | 3 | 11° / 52°F |
| September | 10 | 10° / 50°F | 7° / 45°F | 161 mm | 1 | 9° / 48°F |
| October | 0 | 7° / 45°F | 4° / 39°F | 131 mm | 0 | 8° / 46°F |
| November | 0 | 4° / 39°F | 2° / 36°F | 137 mm | 0 | 7° / 45°F |
| December | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 0° / 32°F | 154 mm | 0 | 5° / 41°F |
Sea temperature in Reykjavík by month
The sea off Reykjavík is warmest in July at around 11°C / 52°F, and coolest in February at 4°C / 39°F. It never reaches comfortable swimming temperatures (21°C+). Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Reykjavík: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Reykjavík?
Reykjavík is a seaside town in Iceland with a oceanic / maritime climate — the sea reaches 11°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Reykjavík get a year?
Reykjavík gets about 1,318 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Reykjavík is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only July at 29/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Reykjavík?
January is the least sunny month in Reykjavík, scoring 0/100 with about 153 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Reykjavík?
The sea in Reykjavík ranges from about 4°C (February) to 11°C (July). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Reykjavík?
The typical midday UV index in Reykjavík peaks around 3 (moderate) in May, easing to about 0 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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