Reykjavík weather in July (Capital Region, Iceland)

How's the weather trend in Reykjavík as July approaches? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of July in Reykjavík typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Reykjavík in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Reykjavík. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykjavík climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjavík, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in Iceland in July

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Reykjavík.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.