Reykjahlíð weather in July (North Iceland, Iceland)

Is Reykjahlíð a good destination in July, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of July in Reykjahlíð typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Reykjahlíð in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 154 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Reykjahlíð. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reykjahlíð climate page with graphs.

 

Reykjahlíð, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Akureyri, Iceland (53 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in July

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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