Reykjavik — time and weather
Reykjavik is a city in Iceland, in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. This page shows the current local time in Reykjavik and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Reykjavik
Local time in Reykjavik is based on the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Iceland is a northern island of volcanoes, glaciers and geysers with one of Europe's lowest population densities. It is ideal for nature routes and watching the northern lights.
More about the country: Iceland →What to see in Reykjavik
Sights and historical places
- Hallgrímskirkja church with a viewing tower over the city.
- Harpa Concert Hall with its honeycomb glass facade by the harbour.
- The Sun Voyager (Sólfar) sculpture on the waterfront.
- The Old Harbour, departure point for whale-watching tours.
Museums
- The National Museum of Iceland, covering history from the Viking age.
- Perlan, a domed museum with a viewing deck and an indoor ice cave.
- The Reykjavik Maritime Museum at the Old Harbour.
Where to spend time
- Nauthólsvík geothermal beach with its warm lagoon.
- A stroll along Laugavegur shopping street, lined with cafés and shops.
- A northern lights tour on a clear autumn or winter night.
Local cuisine
Try an Icelandic hot dog at the Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur stand, fresh fish and a hearty lamb soup; the cafés on Laugavegur are ideal for a break.
Climate in Reykjavik: month by month
The warmest month in Reykjavik is August, with average daytime highs of 13.3 °C; the coolest is January, around 1.4 °C by day and -3.2 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in January (~166 mm) and is lowest in July (~87 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | -3 | 166 | 18 |
| February | 3 | -2 | 162 | 18 |
| March | 4 | -1 | 146 | 16 |
| April | 6 | 1 | 118 | 15 |
| May | 9 | 4 | 132 | 19 |
| June | 11 | 6 | 106 | 17 |
| July | 13 | 9 | 87 | 16 |
| August | 13 | 9 | 124 | 16 |
| September | 10 | 6 | 146 | 18 |
| October | 6 | 2 | 147 | 17 |
| November | 4 | 0 | 121 | 15 |
| December | 2 | -3 | 129 | 16 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Reykjavik are June–August: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Reykjavik: Sunrise 05:33 · Sunset 21:28 · Day length 15:55
Time difference from Reykjavik right now:
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