Reykjavik Weather Forecast
Reykjavik weather: 42°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Reykjavik
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 43° / 34° | 98% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 40° / 35° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 32° | 24% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌨️ Light snow | 38° / 33° | 45% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 40° / 35° | 41% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 37° / 32° | 22% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 40° / 26° | 72% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 40° / 32°
Overcast · 24% rain · wind 11 mph
🌨️ 38° / 33°
Light snow · 45% rain · wind 16 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with 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 January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 42°F (6°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 66% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
June, July and 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 4:59 PM.
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 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 October 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
