Greater Reykjavik, Iceland Weather

Greater Reykjavik,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-1°C
30.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,013 hPa

Feel like: -6 °C

Temperature: -1°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 62%

Wind: ENE - 10 km/h

Visibility: 46.98 km

Weather forecast

Fri
13 Nov
-6°C / 3°C
Moderate Snowfall
Sat
14 Nov
-11°C / -1°C
Drizzle
Sun
15 Nov
-16°C / -11°C
Overcast
Mon
16 Nov
-15°C / -3°C
Fog
Tue
17 Nov
-15°C / -1°C
Fog
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
-8° / -1°
-8° / -1°
Overcast
62% 12 km/h
07:00 AM
-8° / -1°
-8° / -1°
Overcast
59% 12 km/h
08:00 AM
-9° / -1°
-9° / -1°
Overcast
55% 13 km/h
09:00 AM
-7° / -1°
-7° / -1°
Snow Fall Slight
62% 14 km/h
10:00 AM
-6° / -1°
-6° / -1°
Snow Fall Slight
70% 18 km/h
11:00 AM
-5° / -1°
-5° / -1°
Moderate Snowfall
76% 21 km/h
12:00 PM
-4° / -1°
-4° / -1°
Moderate Snowfall
81% 24 km/h
13:00 PM
-4° / -1°
-4° / -1°
Moderate Snowfall
83% 24 km/h
14:00 PM
-4° / -1°
-4° / -1°
Moderate Snowfall
84% 27 km/h
15:00 PM
-4° / -2°
-4° / -2°
Moderate Snowfall
87% 28 km/h
16:00 PM
-3° / -1°
-3° / -1°
Moderate Snowfall
88% 29 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 3.4°C
  • Average low -2.13°C
  • Hottest day 9°C (29 October 2026)
  • Coldest day -16°C (15 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 83.23%
  • Days with precipitation 29 days
  • Highest precipitation 100 mm (08 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 0°C
  • Min: -5°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Greater Reykjavik over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Greater Reykjavik in the coming days

Rainfall in Greater Reykjavik in the coming days

Greater Reykjavik Climate Summary

Greater Reykjavik features a Marine west coast, cool summer (Köppen classification: Cfc), with an average annual temperature of 5.0ºC (41.0ºF), which is about 1.83% higher than the national average for Iceland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 35.81 millimeters (1.41 inches) of rainfall, spread across 106.53 rainy days, accounting for 29.19% of the year.

Longitude 64.1846369
Latitude -21.6131425
Yearly high temperature 6.25ºC (43.25ºF)
Yearly low temperature 2.66ºC (36.79ºF)
Hottest month July 13.37ºC (56.07ºF)
Coldest month December -2.64ºC (27.25ºF)
Yearly precip 35.81mm (1.41in)
Days with rainfall 106.53 days (29.19%)
Driest month June (75.85%)
Wettest month September (81.02%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 1.29° / -1.8° 11.45 days
February 1.53° / -1.54° 9.09 days
March 2.25° / -1.17° 8.73 days
April 4.84° / 0.95° 9.27 days
May 8.17° / 4.08° 8.18 days
June 11.65° / 7.39° 7.91 days
July 13.37° / 8.97° 8.45 days
August 12.69° / 8.23° 8.27 days
September 9.72° / 6.05° 11.0 days
October 6.0° / 3.25° 8.27 days
November 2.8° / 0.12° 7.73 days
December 0.75° / -2.64° 8.18 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Greater Reykjavik?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 13.37ºC) and December are the coolest (daily mean of -2.64ºC).

2. What should I wear in Greater Reykjavik today?

For today's cold weather in Greater Reykjavik, with temperatures ranging from 1ºC to 4ºC (33.8ºF to 39.2ºF), you should wear:
- Wool or thermal socks
- Hat and gloves, particularly for early mornings or evenings
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Scarf to protect the neck area

Temperature

Early
-8°C / -2°C
Morning
-7°C / -1°C
Afternoon
-4°C / -2°C
Evening
0°C / 1°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 445
  • CO 165
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 62
  • PM10 2
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 15
  • CH4 1,436

Sunrise / Sunset

09:45
16:34