Keflavik International Airport Travel Guide
Keflavik International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Keflavik International Airport is an airport in Iceland. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Keflavik International Airport with overcast. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 51°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.2/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Keflavik International Airport is June and August. The climate is subarctic. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 55°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
Nearby highlights include Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Westman Islands and Vatnajokull National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 53°F is in line with the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 AM to 9 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Keflavik International Airport today at 8.1/10. Visibility is down to 2,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 45 mph 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.
Map of Keflavik International Airport
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Coordinates: 63°59′6″N 22°36′20.2″W (63.985, -22.6056)
Weather in Keflavik International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:44 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 53° / 51°
Light rain · 100% rain · wind 27 mph
🌦️ 54° / 46°
Drizzle · 41% rain · wind 20 mph
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Best time to visit Keflavik International Airport
Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 45 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Keflavik International Airport?
Keflavik International Airport is an airport in Iceland. Its coordinates are 63.985, -22.6056. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Keflavik International Airport right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 20 mph.
When is the best time to visit Keflavik International Airport?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Keflavik International Airport, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Keflavik International Airport in?
Keflavik International Airport observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 9:44 PM.
What are the top things to do in Keflavik International Airport?
Popular options include Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Westman Islands, Vatnajokull National Park and Vatnajokull National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 9:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
