Best Time en Visit Reykjavik
Beste reistijd Reykjavik: juni, juli and augustus. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Reykjavik
Go in juni, juli and augustus. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, maart and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Reykjavik month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 2° | -3° | 133 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februari | 2° | -3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 4° | -1° | 163 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 7° | 1° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 9° | 5° | 110 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 11° | 7° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 13° | 9° | 122 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 13° | 8° | 136 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 6° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 6° | 2° | 164 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 4° | -1° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -3° | 153 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Subarctic. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Reykjavik compares met 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 |
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, maart and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Reykjavik is a city in IJsland. Reykjavik is known for Northern lights and geothermal spas. Er wonen ongeveer 140.000.
Op dit moment is het 6°C (42°F) in Reykjavik met bewolkt. Het voelt als 2°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 4°C en 7°C. De kans op neerslag is 93%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.4/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om Reykjavik is juni, juli and augustus. Het klimaat is subarctic. januari, maart and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 13°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -3°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 37 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Vatnajokull National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 7°C is in line met the 6°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 4 PM en 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Reykjavik today at 8.4/10. 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.
Weer in Reykjavik nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 2:57 PM, okt 27 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 6° / 4°
Lichte sneeuw showers · 92% rain · wind 29 km/h
🌦️ 9° / 5°
Lichte buien · 84% rain · wind 35 km/h
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is a city in IJsland. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Reykjavik nu?
It is currently 6°C (42°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 84% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Reykjavik?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in Reykjavik, which has a subarctic climate. januari, maart and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The lokale tijd is 2:57 PM.
How many people live in Reykjavik?
Reykjavik has a population of approximately 140.000.
What is the nearest airport en Reykjavik?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
