Island Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Island: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Island month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 2° | -3° | 133 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | 2° | -3° | 117 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 4° | -1° | 163 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 7° | 1° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 9° | 5° | 110 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 11° | 7° | 98 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 13° | 9° | 122 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 8° | 136 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 10° | 6° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 6° | 2° | 164 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 4° | -1° | 104 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 2° | -3° | 153 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Iceland
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Klima by national park in Island
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by attraction in Island
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klima by airport in Island
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Klima by city in Island
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Klima by island in Island
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Island
Go in juni, juli and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, mars and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Island
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.
Regn 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 til august.
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 med 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 januar, mars and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Island er et land i Europa. Iceland er et land i Europe med hovedstad Reykjavik. Befolkningen er rundt 390.000. Hovedstaden er Reykjavik.
Akkurat nå er det 4°C (39°F) in Island med klar himmel. Det føles som -0°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 1°C til 5°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Island is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er subarctic. januar, mars and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 13°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. 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 til be outside is roughly 10 AM til 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 |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 64°8′47.8″N 21°56′33.4″W (64.1466, -21.9426) |
| Capital | Reykjavik |
| Befolkning | 390.000 |
| Area | 103.000 km² |
| ISO code | IS |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | ISL |
| Currency | Icelandic krona (ISK) |
| Languages | Icelandic |
| Calling code | +354 |
| Tidssone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Lokal tid | 1:21 PM (UTC+00:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli and august |
| Klima | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Island?
Island er et land i Europa. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Island akkurat nå?
It is currently 4°C (39°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 75% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Island?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Island, which has a subarctic climate. januar, mars and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Island in?
Island observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 1:21 PM.
How many people live in Island?
Island has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport til Island?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 37 km away.
What are the top things til do in Island?
Popular options include Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Vatnajokull National Park and Westman Islands.
What places are in Island?
Island 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
