Weather in Iceland in June
What June is like
June is the month of the midnight sun: around the solstice the sun barely dips below the horizon in Reykjavík and doesn't set at all on Grímsey. It's mild rather than warm, around ten to thirteen degrees, and calmer than any winter month. The highland roads begin to open late in the month.
A warm layer and a windproof shell still earn their place; so does a mask for sleeping in daylight.
- Warmest
- 22.4°
- 11 June 2002
- Coldest
- -0.7°
- 3 June 1952
Icelandic Met Office measurements since 1949
Typical in Reykjavík
Measured by the Icelandic Met Office, 1991–2020
- Typical high
- 13°
- Typical low
- 7°
- Feels like (avg)
- 8°
- Average wind
- 4 m/s
- Days with rain or snow
- 9
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Days with snow or sleet
- 0
- Days with gales (over 17 m/s)
- 0
- Sunshine
- 189 hours
- Daylight
- 20 h 9 min → 20 h 53 min
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 | 7°13° | 9 | 0 | 43 mm | 4 m/s | 0 |
| Keflavík (Airport) | 7°13° | 10 | 0 | 53 mm | 6 m/s | 1 |
| Vík Vatnsskarðshólar · 9 km | 7°12° | 11 | 0 | 93 mm | 6 m/s | 2 |
| Akureyri | 7°14° | 5 | 1 | 21 mm | 4 m/s | 0 |
| Höfn Hólar í Hornafirði · 5 km | 7°12° | 9 | 0 | 73 mm | 4 m/s | 1 |
| Egilsstaðir | 5°14° | 6 | 1 | 28 mm | 5 m/s | 0 |
| Selfoss Eyrarbakki · 11 km | 7°13° | 12 | 0 | 75 mm | 6 m/s | 0 |
| Ísafjörður 1998–2020 | 5°12° | 6 | 0 | 25 mm | 3 m/s | 0 |
| Þingvellir 1996–2020 | 5°15° | 12 | – | 65 mm | 4 m/s | 0 |
| Jökulsárlón Fagurhólsmýri · 30 km | 7°12° | 13 | 0 | 132 mm | 7 m/s | 3 |
| Mývatn Reykjahlíð · 6 km | 5°13° | 7 | 1 | 27 mm | 4 m/s | 1 |
| Vestmannaeyjar Stórhöfði · 5 km | 7°11° | 11 | 1 | 80 mm | 8 m/s | 7 |
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 light jumper
- Waterproof shell
- Sturdy, waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses
Questions visitors ask
What is the weather like in Iceland in June?
In Reykjavík the average temperature is 9.8 °C, usually between 7 and 13 °C. Expect rain or snow on about 9 days (around 43 mm). The average wind is 3.8 m/s; in the wind it feels closer to 8 °C. These are the Icelandic Met Office's measurements for 1991–2020.
How warm does it get in Iceland in June?
On a typical June day Reykjavík sees 7 to 13 °C. The warmest June temperature the Icelandic Met Office has measured there since 1949 is 22.4 °C (11 June 2002), the coldest -0.7 °C (3 June 1952).
How many hours of daylight does Iceland get in June?
Reykjavík has 20 h 9 min of daylight at the start of June and 20 h 53 min by the end.
Can you see the northern lights in Iceland in June?
No — the nights are too bright. Aurora season runs from late August to mid-April.
What should I pack for Iceland in June?
For a typical day: a light jumper, waterproof shell, sturdy, waterproof shoes, sunglasses. Skip the umbrella — the wind makes it useless.