July verdict

Reykjavik, Iceland in July

Weather score24Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Reykjavik, Iceland, Iceland travel weather guide
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July weather

Monthly averages

Temp

13°C

Rain

66mm

Sun

5.5h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

24

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°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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July13°C average high

July is one of Reykjavik's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July66mm average rain

July sits on the drier side of Reykjavik's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to September

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

July5.5 hours average sun

July is one of Reykjavik'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

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July11°C average sea

July is one of Reykjavik'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

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July24 weather score

July scores above Reykjavik'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.

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