Reykjavik Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Reykjavik: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Reykjavik 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° | 8° | 136 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 6° | 103 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 Reykjavik
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Reykjavik compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Reykjavik.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | 37 km | 6°C | +1°C warmer | 1324 mm |
| Blue Lagoon | 39 km | 5°C | +1°C warmer | 1531 mm |
| Golden Circle | 51 km | 1°C | 4°C cooler | 1884 mm |
| Westman Islands | 113 km | 7°C | +2°C warmer | 1511 mm |
| Vatnajokull National Park | 241 km | -6°C | 11°C cooler | 1965 mm |
Best time til visit Reykjavik
Go in júní, júlí and 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 Reykjavik
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 5°C is in line með the 6°C typical for this month.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, mars and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Reykjavik is a city in Ísland. Reykjavik is known for Northern lights and geothermal spas. Íbúafjöldinn er um 140.000.
Núna er hitinn 2°C (36°F) in Reykjavik með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera -2°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 1°C til 5°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Reykjavik is júní, júlí and ágúst. Loftslagið er subarctic. janúar, mars and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí 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 Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Vatnajokull National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 5°C is in line með the 6°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Reykjavik today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is a city in Ísland. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Reykjavik núna?
It is currently 2°C (36°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 88% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Reykjavik?
júní, júlí and ágúst offer the most comfortable conditions in Reykjavik, which has a subarctic climate. janúar, mars and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 9:53 AM.
How many people live in Reykjavik?
Reykjavik has a population of approximately 140.000.
What is the nearest airport til Reykjavik?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away.
What are the top things til 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 október 23, 2026 at 9:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
