Reykjavik Weather Forecast
Reykjavik weather: 34°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Reykjavik
No protection needed for most skin types. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Short-haired dogs need a coat below freezing, and paw salt should be rinsed off after walks. |
| Older adults | Cold raises blood pressure. Layer up before going out and keep living areas above 18°C. |
| Children | Cover extremities - hands, ears and faces lose heat fastest. Watch for wind chill on the way to school. |
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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 34°F (1°C) with clear. Humidity is 80% and wind is 7 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 8:42 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 24, 2026 at 8:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
