Iceland
The landscape has not finished being made. Steam comes out of the ground for no reason and the sun refuses to set.
The best time to visit Iceland is Jun–Aug, or Feb for aurora, when typical daytime highs reach about 13°C (55°F). Local time there is 17:13 (UTC).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
February · high 3°C · rain 131mm · 8.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Reykjavík, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | 132mm5.2in | 5.4h5.4h | |
| February | 3°C37°F | 131mm5.2in | 8.4h8.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 3°C38°F | 110mm4.3in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| April | 7°C44°F | 126mm5.0in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| May | 9°C48°F | 107mm4.2in | 18.3h18.3h | |
| June | 11°C52°F | 94mm3.7in | 20.9h20.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 13°C56°F | 75mm3.0in | 19.7h19.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 13°C56°F | 104mm4.1in | 16.3h16.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 11°C51°F | 160mm6.3in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| October | 7°C45°F | 135mm5.3in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| November | 5°C41°F | 112mm4.4in | 6.3h6.3h | |
| December | 2°C36°F | 100mm3.9in | 4.3h4.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- ISKIcelandic króna
- Language
- Icelandic
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Iceland?
The best time to visit Iceland is Jun–Aug, or Feb for aurora, when typical daytime highs reach about 13°C (55°F).
How warm does Iceland get?
Typical daytime highs in Iceland are Mar–May 6°C (43°F), Jun–Aug 13°C (55°F), Sep–Nov 8°C (46°F), Dec–Feb 3°C (37°F).
Is Iceland expensive?
On the ground, Iceland is steep.
What sort of trip is Iceland good for?
Iceland is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, ski and snow holidays.
How rainy is Iceland?
The wettest month in Iceland is September at 160mm (6.3in), the driest July at 75mm (3.0in), with a monthly average of 116mm (4.5in).
What plug do I need for Iceland?
Iceland uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
