Capital Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Capital Region, Iceland. Like most weather services, we show Capital Region at one spot: Reykjavík, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 6°C (42°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 61%
- Chance of rain
- 27%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Sep–Apr
About Reykjavík weather
Is it raining in Reykjavík right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 6° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Reykjavík this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–10° and lows of 1–9°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Reykjavík lately?
In the past 7 days, Reykjavík had 4 rainy days and 21.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Reykjavík?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Capital Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Capital Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Capital Region is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 14°C (56°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Capital Region?
September is the wettest month, with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 83 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Capital Region?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 14°C (56°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Reykjavík), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Capital Region
Weather can differ a lot within Capital Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | Jun–Aug | Sep, Dec–Mar | 2–14°C | 1,638 mm |
| Kópavogur | Jun–Aug | Sep, Dec–Mar | 2–14°C | 1,638 mm |
| Hafnarfjörður | Jun–Aug | Sep, Dec–Mar | 2–14°C | 1,638 mm |