Reykjavik Weather History
Iceland · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Reykjavik sits 7139km from the equator, 15m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with cool summers, mild winters, and rain most of the year (Subpolar oceanic climate). Its record high is 25.5°C, set 2004-08-11, its record low -23.9°C, set 2008-02-02.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Reykjavik
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Reykjavik?
The highest temperature in this record for Reykjavik is 25.5°C, measured on 2004-08-11. That is a recorded daily value from Reykjavik's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Reykjavik?
The lowest temperature in this record for Reykjavik is -23.9°C, measured on 2008-02-02. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Reykjavik get a year?
Reykjavik averages 1255mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 186 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Reykjavik?
On 2016-10-12, 47.8mm fell on Reykjavik, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 4% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Reykjavik get a year?
Reykjavik averages 2411 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 6.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Reykjavik?
Across the summer months Reykjavik averages a daytime high near 13.5°C, while winter nights average -4.2°C. The seasons here are set from Reykjavik's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Reykjavik?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Reykjavik is 68 km/h, on 1991-02-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
