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When to go · Reykjavík

Reykjavík, month by month

The best months for Reykjavík: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedDark, storms and ice; Northern Lights possible.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryMixedCold and dark; Lights season and winter festival.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchMixedCold; days lengthen quickly.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: coolCrowds: Medium
  4. AprilMixedCold and changeable; some tours start.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: fineCrowds: Low
  5. MayGoodCool and bright; fewer crowds.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: fineCrowds: Medium
  6. JuneGreatMidnight sun; the busiest and best-lit month.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  7. JulyGreatMildest; the light is near-continuous.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: best weatherCrowds: High
  8. AugustGreatMild; nights darken again; Culture Night in August.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: best weatherCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberGoodCool; first Northern Lights.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: fineCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberMixedCool, wet and windy.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: coolCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedDark and stormy; short days.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberMixedVery short days; Christmas lights and closures Dec 24–26.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday