Weather in Iceland in July
What July is like
July is the warmest month, which in Reykjavík means about twelve degrees on average and the occasional day near twenty. The south and west catch more rain; the north and east are often the sunny side, where Egilsstaðir and Akureyri can reach the mid-twenties. Everything is open, including the highlands.
Follow the sun: check where the best weather is and be ready to change direction. A head net helps at Mývatn.
- Warmest
- 25.7°
- 30 July 2008
- Coldest
- 1.4°
- 25 July 1963
Icelandic Met Office measurements since 1949
Typical in Reykjavík
Measured by the Icelandic Met Office, 1991–2020
- Typical high
- 15°
- Typical low
- 9°
- Feels like (avg)
- 12°
- Average wind
- 4 m/s
- Days with rain or snow
- 10
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Days with snow or sleet
- 0
- Days with gales (over 17 m/s)
- 0
- Sunshine
- 183 hours
- Daylight
- 20 h 50 min → 18 h 2 min
- Sunrise / Sunset (15.)
- 03:41 – 23:23
Around the country
Averages measured by the Icelandic Met Office, 1991–2020 unless noted
| Place | Typical low – Typical high | Days with rain or snow | Snow days | Precipitation | Average wind | Gale days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 9°15° | 10 | 0 | 50 mm | 4 m/s | 0 |
| Keflavík (Airport) | 9°14° | 11 | 0 | 66 mm | 6 m/s | 1 |
| Vík Vatnsskarðshólar · 9 km | 9°14° | 12 | 0 | 109 mm | 5 m/s | 1 |
| Akureyri | 9°15° | 8 | 0 | 34 mm | 4 m/s | 0 |
| Höfn Hólar í Hornafirði · 5 km | 8°13° | 11 | 0 | 92 mm | 3 m/s | 0 |
| Egilsstaðir | 7°15° | 8 | 0 | 35 mm | 4 m/s | 0 |
| Selfoss Eyrarbakki · 11 km | 9°15° | 12 | 0 | 94 mm | 5 m/s | 0 |
| Ísafjörður 1998–2020 | 7°13° | 8 | 0 | 47 mm | 3 m/s | 0 |
| Þingvellir 1996–2020 | 7°16° | 12 | – | 82 mm | 3 m/s | 0 |
| Jökulsárlón Fagurhólsmýri · 30 km | 8°14° | 11 | 0 | 101 mm | 6 m/s | 2 |
| Mývatn Reykjahlíð · 6 km | 7°15° | 9 | 0 | 41 mm | 3 m/s | 0 |
| Vestmannaeyjar Stórhöfði · 5 km | 9°13° | 13 | 0 | 99 mm | 8 m/s | 6 |
Daylight through the year
Hours of daylight in Reykjavík; this month highlighted
What to pack
For a typical day out, judged on the average feels-like and wind
- A jumper, just in case
- Waterproof shell
- Sturdy, waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses
Questions visitors ask
What is the weather like in Iceland in July?
In Reykjavík the average temperature is 11.6 °C, usually between 9 and 15 °C. Expect rain or snow on about 10 days (around 50 mm). The average wind is 3.5 m/s; in the wind it feels closer to 12 °C. These are the Icelandic Met Office's measurements for 1991–2020.
How warm does it get in Iceland in July?
On a typical July day Reykjavík sees 9 to 15 °C. The warmest July temperature the Icelandic Met Office has measured there since 1949 is 25.7 °C (30 July 2008), the coldest 1.4 °C (25 July 1963).
How many hours of daylight does Iceland get in July?
Reykjavík has 20 h 50 min of daylight at the start of July and 18 h 2 min by the end.
Can you see the northern lights in Iceland in July?
No — the nights are too bright. Aurora season runs from late August to mid-April.
What should I pack for Iceland in July?
For a typical day: a jumper, just in case, waterproof shell, sturdy, waterproof shoes, sunglasses. Skip the umbrella — the wind makes it useless.