Weather by month in Iceland

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Iceland over the year. What is the best time to visit Iceland?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Iceland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Iceland is generally poor. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -0°C to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C. 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.

In February the weather in Iceland is generally poor. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -1°C to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In March the weather in Iceland is generally poor. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -0°C to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In April the weather in Iceland is generally poor. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 8°C in Hella.

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In May the weather in Iceland ranges from poor in Akureyri to unpleasant in Reykjavík. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 5°C in Suðureyri to 12°C in Hella.

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In June the weather in Iceland ranges from poor in Höfn to tolerable in Reykjavík. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Suðureyri with 9°C to moderate in Brautarholt with 15°C.

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In July the weather in Iceland ranges from poor in Höfn to tolerable in Reykjavík. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 10°C to moderate in Brautarholt with 16°C. On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Iceland.

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In August the weather in Iceland ranges from poor in Keflavík to tolerable in Laugar. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 10°C to moderate in Hella with 16°C.

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In September the weather in Iceland is generally poor. The temperatures range from low in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 8°C to moderate in Hella with 13°C.

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In October the weather in Iceland is generally poor. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 3°C in Eyjafjaroarsveit to 10°C in Vestmannaeyjar.

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In November the weather in Iceland is generally poor. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with 1°C to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 8°C.

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In December the weather in Iceland is generally poor. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Eyjafjaroarsveit with -1°C to low in Vestmannaeyjar with 7°C. 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.