Reykjavík weather
At 6:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 5°C (41°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (1.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 49%
- Chance of rain
- 71%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (1.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Sep–Apr
About Reykjavík weather
Is it raining in Reykjavík right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 5° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM (1.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Reykjavík this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–10° and lows of 4–9°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Reykjavík lately?
In the past 7 days, Reykjavík had 4 rainy days and 21.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Reykjavík?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Reykjavík weather by month
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Reykjavík is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 14°C (56°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Reykjavík?
September is the wettest month, with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 83 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Reykjavík?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 14°C (56°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F).
How warm is the sea in Reykjavík?
The sea is warmest in July at about 12°C (54°F) and coolest in January at about 2°C (36°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months