Weather in July in Iceland
Thinking about venturing to Iceland this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Iceland in July?
July in Iceland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. July is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon at 10°C to mild in Brautarholt at 16°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Brautarholt and 6°C in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Iceland.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 52 mm to high rainfall in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 158 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 168 hours of sunlight expected in Reykjavík. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Iceland for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iceland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Iceland?
Reykjavík
In July Reykjavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Akureyri
In July Akureyri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Keflavík
In July Keflavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Höfn
In July Höfn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Selfoss
In July Selfoss generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Iceland?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Iceland. Typically, the climate in Reykjavík is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Iceland is in June and July with generally tolerable weather in Reykjavík. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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