Reykjavík month by month

The best time to visit Reykjavík

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Reykjavík is June · August · July: 13° avg. high, premium prices. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	2° / -3°	Low	$	Fair
February	3° / -2°	Low	$	Fair
March	4° / -1°	Low	$	Fair
April	6° / 1°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	10° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Great
June	13° / 7°	High	$$$	Ideal
July	15° / 9°	High	$$$	Ideal
August	14° / 8°	High	$$$	Ideal
September	11° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Great
October	7° / 2°	Moderate	$$	Fair
November	4° / 0°	Low	$	Fair
December	3° / -1°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months June August July April

The year in Reykjavík

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Reykjavík.

Spring Great

Mar–May · highs around 7°C · Milder air, waterfalls swollen with snowmelt

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 14°C · Midnight sun, Ring Road fully open

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 7°C · Aurora returns as nights darken again

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 3°C · Near-solstice darkness, festive holiday lights

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

July ·August

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·August

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: ISK
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: -3° – 15°
Strongest months: June, August, July
Good for: nature · adventure · romance · city

Events in Reykjavík

Jan–Feb Þórrablót — Midwinter feast of fermented and smoked traditional Icelandic fare.
Aug Reykjavík Culture Night — Free concerts, open studios and fireworks fill the city center.
Nov Iceland Airwaves — Indie and electronic acts play venues across downtown Reykjavík.
Sep–Oct–Nov–Dec–Jan–Feb–Mar Northern Lights Season — Aurora borealis visible on clear dark nights away from city lights.

Every month in Reykjavík

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Reykjavík in January 2° · $ Fair Reykjavík in February 3° · $ Fair Reykjavík in March 4° · $ Fair Reykjavík in April 6° · $$ Great Reykjavík in May 10° · $$ Great Reykjavík in June 13° · $$$ Ideal Reykjavík in July 15° · $$$ Ideal Reykjavík in August 14° · $$$ Ideal Reykjavík in September 11° · $$ Great Reykjavík in October 7° · $$ Fair Reykjavík in November 4° · $ Fair Reykjavík in December 3° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Reykjavík?

What is the cheapest time to visit Reykjavík?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 53%.

What is the weather like in Reykjavík?

Average highs sit around 15°C with lows near -3°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Reykjavík