Reykjavik Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Reykjavik Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


15°C
Highest Temp
12 Jun. 26

-8°C
Lowest Temp
11 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust12.77°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-2.53°C

Wettest MonthMarch7.33mm

Windiest MonthMarch44.61km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Reykjavik historically?

July is historically Reykjavik's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 14°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 22°C on 2018-07-29.

2. What is the coldest month in Reykjavik historically?

December is Reykjavik's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -3°C. The all-time record low of -17°C was recorded on 2022-12-30.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Reykjavik over the past 17 years?

Reykjavik's average annual rainfall is approximately 1431.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Reykjavik experience on average per year?

Reykjavik historically records approximately 252.5 rainy days per year. September has the highest number of rain days at an average of 22.9 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Reykjavik?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Reykjavik is 22°C on 2018-07-29.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Reykjavik?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Reykjavik is -17°C on 2022-12-30.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Reykjavik historically?

Reykjavik experiences its strongest winds during February. The historic gust record of 80.3 kph was recorded on 2026-03-26.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Reykjavik during a year?

Usually, Reykjavik's humidity peaks in September at around 80.4% and drops to its lowest in May at approximately 74.6%.