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Capital Region Weather & Climate: Iceland

Climate by month across Capital Region, Iceland, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Capital Region

Whether you're visiting Capital Region in Iceland during the peak of July (16°C (61°F)) or the cooler months around January (3°C (37°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Reykjavík, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Capital Region changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Capital Region sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while June is much drier with just 86 mm (3.4 in).

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Capital Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Capital Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Reykjavík)

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Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjördur Mosfellsbær Garðabær Álftanes
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Climate map of Capital Region

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Reykjavík 3°C (37°F) 16°C (61°F) -3°C (27°F) 9°C (48°F) 1436 mm (57 in) 1,327 hours
Kópavogur 3°C (37°F) 16°C (61°F) -3°C (27°F) 9°C (48°F) 1445 mm (57 in) 1,327 hours
Hafnarfjördur 4°C (39°F) 16°C (61°F) -3°C (27°F) 9°C (48°F) 1442 mm (57 in) 1,327 hours
Mosfellsbær 3°C (37°F) 16°C (61°F) -4°C (25°F) 9°C (48°F) 1480 mm (58 in) 1,327 hours
Garðabær 4°C (39°F) 16°C (61°F) -3°C (27°F) 9°C (48°F) 1450 mm (57 in) 1,327 hours
Álftanes 4°C (39°F) 15°C (59°F) -2°C (28°F) 9°C (48°F) 1410 mm (56 in) 1,327 hours

Places in Capital Region, Iceland

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