Reykjavik Weather Forecast
Reykjavik weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Reykjavik is a city in Iceland. Reykjavik is known for Northern lights and geothermal spas. It has a population of about 140.000.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Reykjavik with overcast. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 52°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Reykjavik is 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 56°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 23 mi away. 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 54°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Reykjavik today at 8.4/10. Gusts to 42 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.
Active alerts for Reykjavik
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Weather in Reykjavik right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:05 AM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Reykjavik
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 52° | 100% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 50° | 90% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 45° | 92% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 48° | 73% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 47° | 65% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 49° | 57% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 49° | 21% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 49° | 37% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 48° | 41% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 50° / 48° | 35% · 0,7 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 49° | 43% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 52° | 47% · 0,8 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 48° | 35% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 47° | 49% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 45° | 41% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 42° | 29% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 1 |
Climate in Reykjavik 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 | 55° | 49° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 56° | 48° | 3,9 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).
Weather map for Reykjavik
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Air quality and pollen in Reykjavik
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
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Reykjavik
Go in 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 Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is a city in Iceland. Its coordinates are 64.1466, -21.9426. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Reykjavik right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
August offer the most comfortable conditions in Reykjavik, which has a subarctic climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik observes Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00). The local time is 10:05 AM.
How many people live in Reykjavik?
Reykjavik has a population of approximately 140.000.
What is the nearest airport to Reykjavik?
The closest airports are Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 23 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Reykjavik?
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 (cities-world) - 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 10:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
