Reykjavík Temperature by Month
Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland has an average annual maximum temperature of 9°C (48°F), ranging from 3°C (37°F) in February to 16°C (61°F) in July. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Reykjavík Monthly Temperatures
The weather in Reykjavík experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 9°C (48°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Reykjavík by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. July, the city's warmest month, averages 168 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Reykjavík Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Reykjavík spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Reykjavík vs Iceland
The map below shows the annual temperature across Iceland. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Reykjavík vs World: Temperature Compared
Reykjavík's average annual maximum temperature is 9°C (48°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Reykjavík?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Reykjavík, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 3°C (37°F) and humidity around 79% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Reykjavík this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Reykjavík's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Reykjavík climate page.
