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Reykjavik
Visit in August — score 48/100 · avg high 55°F · 16 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 31° | 35° | 27° | 20 | 153 | 4.9h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 10 | 32° | 36° | 28° | 20 | 168 | 8.1h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 22 | 34° | 38° | 30° | 19 | 125 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 36 | 39° | 44° | 34° | 18 | 130 | 14.7h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 40 | 44° | 48° | 40° | 19 | 119 | 17.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 43 | 48° | 52° | 44° | 18 | 96 | 20.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 46 | 52° | 56° | 48° | 17 | 81 | 19.3h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 48 | 51° | 55° | 47° | 16 | 106 | 16.1h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 31 | 47° | 51° | 42° | 19 | 143 | 12.6h | High | Above avg |
| October | 19 | 41° | 44° | 37° | 19 | 151 | 9.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 20 | 36° | 39° | 32° | 17 | 125 | 5.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 15 | 32° | 36° | 28° | 18 | 132 | 3.6h | Low | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 32/100
- High
- 43°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Reykjavik (March, April, May) brings average highs of 43°F and lows of 35°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 32/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 40/100.
Summer
- Score
- 46/100
- High
- 55°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Reykjavik (June, July, August) brings average highs of 55°F and lows of 46°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Fall
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 45°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Reykjavik (September, October, November) brings average highs of 45°F and lows of 37°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 31/100.
Winter
- Score
- 12/100
- High
- 36°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Reykjavik (December, January, February) brings average highs of 36°F and lows of 28°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 12/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 15/100.
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