Keflavik International Airport Weather Forecast
Keflavik International Airport weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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Weather in Keflavik International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:02 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Keflavik International Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 51° | 100% · 0,4 in | 27 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 46° | 41% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 42° | 84% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 49° | 59% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 54° / 46° | 59% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 52° | 47% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 18% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 51° | 31% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 49° | 31% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 49° | 31% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 35% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 55° / 51° | 43% · 0,5 in | 24 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 48° | 30% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 47° | 41% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 49° | 35% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 44° | 29% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 2 |
Climate in Keflavik International Airport 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 | 37° | 31° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 31° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 40° | 33° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 44° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 48° | 42° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 46° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 55° | 49° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 55° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 50° | 45° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 44° | 38° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 41° | 35° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 32° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Keflavik International Airport
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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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.
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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 10:02 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
