Climate in Reykjavík (Capital Region, Iceland)

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Reykjavik experiences a cool maritime climate with relatively mild winters and fairly cool summers. During winter the temperature is around freezing during the day and at night it freezes lightly. Under influence of the warm ocean water it can also stay above freezing during some days in winter. Sometimes the temperature can drop during the night to freezing temperature of around minus 20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit) or even lower.

On an annual basis Reykjavik has around 1300 hours of sun, 800 millimetres (31.4 inches) of precipitation and 150 precipitation days.



Other facts from our historical climate data:

When is winter in Reykjavík?
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.

Which is the warmest month in Reykjavík?
July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C (57°F) and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Reykjavík?
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 2°C (36°F).

Which is the wettest month in Reykjavík?
September tops the wettest month list with 106mm (4.2in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Reykjavík?
June is the driest month with 48mm (1.9in) of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Reykjavík?
May is the sunniest month with an average of 201 hours of sunshine.

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