Month guide · Reykjavík · Iceland
Reykjavík in June
What June is really like in Reykjavík: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Reykjavík. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 21 hours of daylight. Near-constant daylight around the solstice and the start of peak season; bring an eye mask for sleeping.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 21 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Reykjavík: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 8°C (46°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (10°C (50°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 02:56
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 00:00
- Daylight
- About 21 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°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, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Icelandic National Day — parades and concerts (17 June)
- Summer solstice celebrations (around 21 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Sæbraut
Sun Voyager
Jón Gunnar Árnason's stainless-steel sculpture of a skeletal Viking-style ship stands on the seafront path along Sæbraut, facing Mount Esja across the bay.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
Experience · Outside the city
Northern lights tour
Check the Icelandic Met Office aurora and cloud forecast, and book early in your trip so a rebooking is still possible.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Nature
- Couples
- Iconic
Experience · Old Harbour
Whale watching from the Old Harbour
Boats leave the Old Harbour for Faxaflói Bay, where minke whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises are the most frequent sightings and humpbacks appear at times.
- Time needed
- 3–3.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Street · Downtown (101 Reykjavík)
Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur
Many bars on Laugavegur have happy hours in the late afternoon, the best-value time for a drink in Reykjavík.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 7°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Reykjavík?
It is one of the best months to visit Reykjavík. Near-constant daylight around the solstice and the start of peak season; bring an eye mask for sleeping.
+How warm is Reykjavík in June?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.