Month guide · Reykjavík · Iceland
Reykjavík in July
What July is really like in Reykjavík: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Reykjavík. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 19.7 hours of daylight. The warmest and busiest month, with highland roads usually open and puffins on the islands.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 19.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Reykjavík: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 8°C (46°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (12°C (54°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 03:41
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 23:26
- Daylight
- About 19.7 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Summer (June–August). Midnight sun, mild 12–15 °C days, open highland roads and whale and puffin trips; the busiest and most expensive season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Reykjavík, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Kópavogur
Sky Lagoon
Book an evening slot in winter for a chance of northern lights from the water on clear nights.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
Nature · Seltjarnarnes
Grótta lighthouse and Seltjarnarnes
At the western tip of the capital area, Grótta's lighthouse stands on a small tidal island that you can walk to at low tide.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- After dark
- Off the beaten path
- Views
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Island · Kollafjörður
Viðey Island
Ferries are more frequent in summer; check the schedule and take the return times seriously, as the island has few facilities.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- History
Museum · Árbær
Árbær Open Air Museum
More than 20 relocated buildings, including turf-roofed farmhouses, a turf church and 19th-century town houses, form a small village showing how Reykjavík lived before the 20th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 9°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Reykjavík?
One of the best months to visit Reykjavík. The other best months are June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Reykjavík?
It is one of the best months to visit Reykjavík. The warmest and busiest month, with highland roads usually open and puffins on the islands.
+How warm is Reykjavík in July?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.