Ísland Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Ísland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Ísland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 2° | -3° | 133 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 2° | -3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 4° | -1° | 163 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 7° | 1° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 9° | 5° | 110 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 11° | 7° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 13° | 9° | 122 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 13° | 9° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 10° | 6° | 132 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 6° | 2° | 164 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 4° | -1° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 2° | -3° | 153 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Subarctic. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Iceland
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Loftslag by national park in Ísland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by attraction in Ísland
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by airport in Ísland
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by unesco world heritage site in Ísland
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by city in Ísland
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by island in Ísland
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Ísland
Go in ágúst. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, mars and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Ísland
Today is slightly cooler than average for ágúst. The forecast high of 11°C is 2.1°C below the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 21 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Vindhviður til 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 58 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, mars and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Ísland er land í Evrópa. Iceland er land í Europe með höfuðborg í Reykjavik. Íbúafjöldinn er um 390.000. Höfuðborgin er Reykjavik.
Núna er hitinn 10°C (49°F) in Ísland með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 8°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 9°C til 11°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Ísland is ágúst. Loftslagið er subarctic. janúar, mars and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. ágúst is the warmest month með average highs near 13°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -3°C.
The closest major airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 37 km away. Nearby highlights include Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and Vatnajokull National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for ágúst. The forecast high of 11°C is 2.1°C below the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Iceland today at 9.8/10. Vindhviður til 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 Iceland
| Tegund | Land |
|---|---|
| Heimsálfa | Evrópa |
| Heimsálfa | Evrópa |
| Hnit | 64°8′47.8″N 21°56′33.4″W (64.1466, -21.9426) |
| Capital | Reykjavik |
| Mannfjöldi | 390.000 |
| Area | 103.000 km² |
| ISO code | IS |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ISL |
| Currency | Icelandic krona (ISK) |
| Languages | Icelandic |
| Calling code | +354 |
| Tímabelti | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Staðartími | 7:14 AM (UTC+00:00) |
| Best months | ágúst |
| Loftslag | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ísland?
Ísland er land í Evrópa. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Ísland núna?
It is currently 10°C (49°F) með skýjað. Raki is 73% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Ísland?
ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Ísland, which has a subarctic climate. janúar, mars and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ísland in?
Ísland observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 7:14 AM.
How many people live in Ísland?
Ísland has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport til Ísland?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away.
What are the top things til do in Ísland?
Popular options include Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Vatnajokull National Park and Westman Islands.
What places are in Ísland?
Ísland covers 7 places in this atlas, including Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Keflavik International Airport, Vatnajokull National Park and Reykjavik.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 ágúst 24, 2026 at 7:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
