When to go · Reykjavík
Reykjavík, month by month
The best months for Reykjavík: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedDark, storms and ice; Northern Lights possible.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedCold and dark; Lights season and winter festival.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchMixedCold; days lengthen quickly.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: coolCrowds: Medium
- AprilMixedCold and changeable; some tours start.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: fineCrowds: Low
- MayGoodCool and bright; fewer crowds.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: fineCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatMidnight sun; the busiest and best-lit month.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatMildest; the light is near-continuous.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: best weatherCrowds: High
- AugustGreatMild; nights darken again; Culture Night in August.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: best weatherCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGoodCool; first Northern Lights.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: fineCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedCool, wet and windy.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: coolCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedDark and stormy; short days.Reykjavík and the south-west, Iceland: storm or typhoon riskCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- 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