Iceland climate

World Climates covers 1 place in Iceland. Reykjavík has a subpolar oceanic climate (Köppen Cfc).

Climate of Reykjavík at a glance

The year average in Reykjavík is 5 °C41 °F. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 14 °C57 °F. The coldest is February, with an average low of −1 °C29 °F. About 1,638 mm65 in of precipitation falls in a year. September is the wettest month and June the driest. No month fully meets our comfort score here.

Frequently asked questions

How many places in Iceland does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for one place in Iceland: Reykjavík. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

What is the warmest month in Reykjavík?

July is the warmest month, with an average high of 14 °C57 °F. February is the coldest, with an average low of −1 °C29 °F.

When does it rain the most in Reykjavík?

September is the wettest month, with about 181 mm7.1 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,638 mm65 in.

Climate of every place in Iceland

Annual averages, 2001–2025
PlaceYearMax highMin lowPrecip.
Reykjavík514−11,638

Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.

Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.