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Reykjavik Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Reykjavik: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 6°C now🕔 1:23 PM local📅 Best: juin, juillet and août👥 140.000

Climat in Reykjavik month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier2°-3°133 mm★☆☆☆☆
février2°-3°117 mm★★☆☆☆
mars4°-1°163 mm★★☆☆☆
avril7°1°91 mm★★★☆☆
mai9°5°110 mm★★★☆☆
juin11°7°98 mm★★★☆☆
juillet13°9°122 mm★★★☆☆
août13°8°136 mm★★★☆☆
septembre10°6°103 mm★★★☆☆
octobre6°2°164 mm★★☆☆☆
novembre4°-1°104 mm★★☆☆☆
décembre2°-3°153 mm★☆☆☆☆

Climat type: Subarctic. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Reykjavik

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day20°Cjui 14, 2025
Coldest night-16°Cdéc 29, 2024
Wettest day50 mmmai 24, 2024

How Reykjavik compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Reykjavik.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Keflavik International Airport37 km6°C+1°C warmer1324 mm
Blue Lagoon39 km5°C+1°C warmer1531 mm
Golden Circle51 km1°C4°C cooler1884 mm
Westman Islands113 km7°C+2°C warmer1511 mm
Vatnajokull National Park241 km-6°C11°C cooler1965 mm

Meilleur moment pour visiter Reykjavik

Go in juin, juillet and août. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: janvier, mars and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★☆☆☆☆
février★★☆☆☆
mars★★☆☆☆
avril★★★☆☆
mai★★★☆☆
juin★★★☆☆
juillet★★★☆☆
août★★★☆☆
septembre★★★☆☆
octobre★★☆☆☆
novembre★★☆☆☆
décembre★☆☆☆☆

What this means for Reykjavik

Compared avec normal

Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 6°C is in line avec the 6°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Voyage and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously – summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, mars and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Reykjavik is a city in Islande. Reykjavik is known for Northern lights and geothermal spas. Sa population est d’environ 140.000.

Actuellement, il fait 6°C (42°F) in Reykjavik avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 2°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 1°C à 6°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 98%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.5/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.

La meilleure période pour visiter Reykjavik is juin, juillet and août. Le climat est subarctic. janvier, mars and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 13°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -3°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 37 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Vatnajokull National Park.

En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 6°C is in line avec the 6°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Reykjavik today at 7.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Reykjavik

TypeCity
PaysIslande
ContinentEurope
Coordonnées64°8′47.8″N 21°56′33.4″W (64.1466, -21.9426)
Population140.000
Known forNorthern lights and geothermal spas
Heure locale1:23 PM (UTC+00:00)
Meilleurs moisjuin, juillet and août
ClimatSubarctic

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Reykjavik?

Reykjavik is a city in Islande. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Reykjavik maintenant?

It is currently 6°C (42°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 66% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Reykjavik?

juin, juillet and août offer the most comfortable conditions in Reykjavik, which has a subarctic climate. janvier, mars and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Reykjavik in?

Reykjavik observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The heure locale is 1:23 PM.

How many people live in Reykjavik?

Reykjavik has a population of approximately 140.000.

What is the nearest airport à Reykjavik?

The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away.

What are the top things à do in Reykjavik?

Popular options include Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Vatnajokull National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated octobre 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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