SeasonMapBest time to visit Iceland
The best time to visit Iceland is June to August, when its 4 destinations average 82/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 26/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Iceland destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Iceland climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 1.7°C | 152 mm | Akureyri 31 |
| February | 36 | 2.5°C | 160 mm | Akureyri 40 |
| March | 46 | 3.1°C | 136 mm | Reykjavík 50 |
| April | 61 | 5.9°C | 110 mm | Akureyri 68 |
| May | 71 | 9.3°C | 102 mm | Akureyri 76 |
| June | 77 | 11.9°C | 100 mm | Akureyri 80 |
| July | 82 | 13.8°C | 91 mm | Reykjavík 85 |
| August | 77 | 13.4°C | 112 mm | Reykjavík 81 |
| September | 62 | 10.8°C | 167 mm | Reykjavík 68 |
| October | 48 | 6.7°C | 162 mm | Reykjavík 56 |
| November | 35 | 3.9°C | 140 mm | Reykjavík 43 |
| December | 26 | 1.9°C | 152 mm | Reykjavík 33 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Iceland destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Iceland month by month
All 4 destinations in Iceland
Iceland — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Iceland?
- June to August. Across Iceland's 4 destinations, July averages 82/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 13.8°C and 91 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Iceland?
- December, averaging 26/100 — mean highs of 1.9°C and 152 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Iceland?
- July, with mean daily highs of 13.8°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Iceland?
- September, averaging 167 mm of rain.