February verdict

Reykjavik, Iceland in February

Weather score14Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.

Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland travel weather guide
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February weather

Monthly averages

Temp

2°C

Rain

97mm

Sun

1.4h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

14

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 2°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 97mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 1.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Reykjavik, Iceland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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February2°C average high

February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

February97mm average rain

February is wetter than Reykjavik's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

February1.4 hours average sun

February is below Reykjavik's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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February5°C average sea

February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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February14 weather score

February is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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