Climate in Reykjavik

Reykjavik, Iceland has a subarctic climate. The annual average temperature is about -3.6°C and the city receives roughly 901 mm of precipitation across 114 rainy days a year, with around 1141 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 15.8°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -22.9°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Reykjavik is classified as Subarctic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Reykjavik receives about 901 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 114 rainy days. The wettest month is Aug and the driest is Feb.

Reykjavik sees an estimated 1141 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Reykjavik are Jul, Jun, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Reykjavik has a climate comfort score of 35/100, a challenging year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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