IJsland Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of IJsland: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in IJsland 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).
Recent extremes in Iceland
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klimaat by national park in IJsland
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by attraction in IJsland
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by airport in IJsland
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by city in IJsland
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by island in IJsland
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd IJsland
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.
What this means for IJsland
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 5°C is 1.5°C below the 6°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met 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 januari, maart and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
IJsland is een land in Europa. Iceland is een land in Europe met als hoofdstad Reykjavik. Er wonen ongeveer 390.000. De hoofdstad is Reykjavik.
Op dit moment is het 4°C (39°F) in IJsland met heldere hemel. Het voelt als -0°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 1°C en 5°C. De kans op neerslag is 8%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.4/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om IJsland 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 Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle and Vatnajokull National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 5°C is 1.5°C below the 6°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 10 AM en 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Iceland today at 9.7/10. 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.
Quick facts about Iceland
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europa |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 64°8′47.8″N 21°56′33.4″W (64.1466, -21.9426) |
| Capital | Reykjavik |
| Bevolking | 390.000 |
| Area | 103.000 km² |
| ISO code | IS |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ISL |
| Currency | Icelandic krona (ISK) |
| Languages | Icelandic |
| Calling code | +354 |
| Tijdzone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Lokale tijd | 5:19 PM (UTC+00:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli and augustus |
| Klimaat | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is IJsland?
IJsland is een land in Europa. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in IJsland nu?
It is currently 4°C (39°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 75% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time en visit IJsland?
juni, juli and augustus offer the most comfortable conditions in IJsland, which has a subarctic climate. januari, maart and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is IJsland in?
IJsland observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The lokale tijd is 5:19 PM.
How many people live in IJsland?
IJsland has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport en IJsland?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away.
What are the top things en do in IJsland?
Popular options include Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Vatnajokull National Park and Westman Islands.
What places are in IJsland?
IJsland covers 6 places in this atlas, including Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Keflavik International Airport, Reykjavik and Westman Islands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – 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 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
