Reykjavik Weather Forecast
Reykjavik weather: 40°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Reykjavik
Snow is in the forecast for Reykjavik on Fri, Oct 30, Tue, Nov 3, Wed, Nov 4 and Thu, Nov 5.
3 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, November and December.
16-day forecast for Reykjavik
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 44° / 39° | 96% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 44° / 38° | 19% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 40° | 100% · 0,3 in | 26 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 37° | 82% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 42° / 38° | 98% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 47° / 40° | 85% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 42° | 78% · 0,3 in | 27 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 49° / 39° | 78% · 0,8 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 41° / 36° | 72% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 41° / 37° | 77% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 39° / 34° | 73% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 36° / 32° | 57% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌥️ Fog | 37° / 23° | 51% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌥️ Fog | 29° / 18° | 43% | 6 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 29° | 47% | 9 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 45% | -- | — |
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 | 55° | 47° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 51° | 42° | 4,1 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 40°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 6 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 4:33 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 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 27, 2026 at 4:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
