ReykjahlÃð Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in ReykjahlÃð is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In ReykjahlÃð, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 15°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
ReykjahlÃð experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1018 mm of precipitation annually. While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. October brings wetter days averaging 113 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, June experiences a drier climate, with about 64 mm of rainfall spread across 12 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in ReykjahlÃð. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in ReykjahlÃð.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
overcast and chance of rain broken clouds and sleet overcast and snowForecast for ReykjahlÃð
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5 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit ReykjahlÃð in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.
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