Iceland Weather Forecast
Iceland weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Climate in Iceland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 27° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 36° | 27° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 30° | 6,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 44° | 34° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 41° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 44° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 56° | 49° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 56° | 47° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 51° | 42° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 43° | 35° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 38° | 31° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 28° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Iceland
Go in July. 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 - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 Iceland?
Iceland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Iceland right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Iceland?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Iceland, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Iceland in?
Iceland observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 7:10 PM.
How many people live in Iceland?
Iceland has a population of approximately 390.000.
What is the nearest airport to Iceland?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 23 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Iceland?
Popular options include Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Vatnajokull National Park and Westman Islands.
What places are in Iceland?
Iceland covers 7 places in this atlas, including Vatnajokull National Park, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle, Keflavik International Airport, Vatnajokull National Park and Reykjavik.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
