The climate in Reykjavik is cold, with annual average temperatures spanning 1°C / 34°F during February up to 14°C / 57°F in July.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 115 mm / 4.5 inches per month, with September being the wettest (138 mm / 5.4 inches) and June the driest (84 mm / 3.3 inches).
UV peaks in June (index 6) and drops to its lowest in December (index 0); regular sun protection is advisable in warmer months.
Expect approximately 20.8 hours of daylight during June and around 4.4 hours in December.
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Average highs up to 14.1°C and lows down to -3.4°C.
September averages 138 mm.
Typical peak UV is Moderate.
Roughly 4 hrs to 21 hrs.
Average around 15 km/h, peaking in February.
Generally 77 % to 84 %.
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Across the year, daytime highs average about 7°C (45°F), with nights near 2°C (36°F). Overall it feels chilly by day and very cold after dark. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing. It tends to be on the cloudier side, with fewer blue-sky days.
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels are moderate (around 6); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Yes. Snowfall is possible, and it peaks in February, when averages reach around 1.4 cm. Winters are when you're most likely to see snow on the ground.
Across the year, average winds sit around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 87 km/h (54 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.