Weather · 2026

Iceland weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Iceland

Right now in Iceland's capital it's 8°, Rain showers. The best time to visit is usually June, July, August — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Iceland's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Akureyri7° / 4°Cloudy—93%06:3516:59Full forecast ›
Hofn9° / 6°Rain showers2.2 מ״מ83%06:3117:02Full forecast ›
Húsavík8° / 4°Cloudy—90%06:3616:58Full forecast ›
Reykjavik8° / 7°Rain3.3 מ״מ86%06:3117:02Full forecast ›
Selfoss9° / 6°Partly cloudy0.3 מ״מ74%06:3117:02Full forecast ›
Seydisfjordur7° / 5°Rain9.4 מ״מ99%06:3316:00Full forecast ›
Vík10° / 5°Rain showers4.6 מ״מ75%06:3017:04Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Iceland

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan-3°Feb-1°Mar0°Apr3°May7°Jun10°Jul12°Aug11°Sep9°Oct5°Nov1°Dec-1°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Iceland

The temperature right now in Iceland's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Iceland
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Questions & answers

Iceland weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Iceland?
Usually June, July, August — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Iceland?
July is usually the hottest (average 12°), January the coldest (average -3°).
How much daylight does Iceland get?
In January about 4h 57m of daylight, in July about 19h 11m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)