Iceland Airwaves Festival
On its way to its 20th edition in 2019 Iceland Airwaves is a festival you need to visit once in your life. Everything from lagoons and bookstores to bars and concert halls is filled with music.
Iceland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Iceland in January
In January the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 0°C (32°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C (45°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Iceland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in February
In February the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -1°C (30°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in March
In March the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 0°C (32°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in April
In April the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 8°C (46°F) in Hella.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in June
In June the weather in Iceland ranges from less favorable in Höfn to good in Reykjavík. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Grímsey with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Brautarholt with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in July
In July the weather in Iceland ranges from less favorable in Höfn to good in Reykjavík. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Brautarholt with 16°C (61°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Iceland.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in August
In August the weather in Iceland ranges from less favorable in Keflavík to good in Laugar. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Hella with 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in September
In September the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from low in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Hella with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in October
In October the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C (37°F) in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 10°C (50°F) in Vestmannaeyjar.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in November
In November the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 1°C (34°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 8°C (46°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Iceland in December
In December the weather in Iceland is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -1°C (30°F) to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Iceland in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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