Weather in June in Iceland
Thinking about venturing to Iceland this June 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 June?
June in Iceland generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. June is a summer month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Suðureyri at 9°C to moderate in Brautarholt at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Brautarholt and 5°C in Suðureyri.
Precipitation
In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Raufarhöfn with an average of 43 mm to high rainfall in Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon with 150 mm. In Reykjavík, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 173 hours of sunlight anticipated in Reykjavík. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iceland in June, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iceland climate page.
Where to go in Iceland in June
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in June for the 5 most popular destinations in Iceland?
Reykjavík
In June Reykjavík generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Akureyri
In June Akureyri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Keflavík
In June Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Höfn
In June Höfn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Selfoss
In June Selfoss generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is June the best time to visit Iceland?
We believe that June is one of the best times to visit Iceland with overall tolerable weather in Reykjavík. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June and July provide tolerable weather in Reykjavík. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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