Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Iceland in July
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
83mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July12°C average high
July is one of Iceland's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July83mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Iceland's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July5.4 hours average sun
July is one of Iceland's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July11°C average sea
July is one of Iceland's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July23 weather score
July scores above Iceland's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels near Iceland
Marriott
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101 Hotel, Reykjavik, a Member of Design Hotels™Reykjavik, Iceland
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