Iceland
Things to do in Reykjavík
Food tours, walking tours and day trips and more, with the best month for each. Reykjavík is most comfortable for sightseeing in June to August.
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Popular tours in Reykjavík
Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalkFrom $50View 
Reykjavík Shared Tuk Tuk TourFrom $55View 
Flóki Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting in ReykjavíkFrom $47View 
Reykjavík All In One Food Tour - Eat, Drink & Explore with LocalsFrom $200View 
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a VikingFrom $53View 
Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from ReykjavikFrom $63View
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Reykjavík month by month
Reykjavík weather by month
Averages for Reykjavík, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1829–present, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 40 (4) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 55 (13) | 59 (15) | 57 (14) | 53 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 38 (3) |
| Low °F (°C) | 29 (-2) | 29 (-2) | 30 (-1) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 45 (7) | 48 (9) | 47 (9) | 43 (6) | 37 (3) | 32 (0) | 29 (-2) |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:19 pm | 6:00 pm | 7:27 pm | 8:59 pm | 10:35 pm | 11:59 pm | 11:26 pm | 9:46 pm | 7:56 pm | 6:09 pm | 4:29 pm | 3:29 pm |
Day trips from Reykjavík
- Þingvellir National Park 25 mi
- The rift valley between tectonic plates and the site of Iceland's first parliament.
- Blue Lagoon 24 mi
- The milky-blue geothermal spa near the airport.
- Borgarnes 27 mi
- A small town with the Settlement Centre on Iceland's sagas.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
For walking around and sightseeing, June to August. July is the warmest month at about 59°F (15°C), and January the coolest at about 38°F (3°C).
What is the rainiest month in Reykjavík?
January, with about 15 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.