Iceland
Plan a visit or move to Iceland with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Iceland month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Iceland are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 11–13°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 13°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and January the wettest (about 158 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6 | -3.0 | 158 | 1.5 |
| February | 2.3 | -2.2 | 158 | 3.3 |
| March | 3.4 | -1.2 | 129 | 5.9 |
| April | 6.5 | 1.3 | 130 | 7.4 |
| May | 9.0 | 4.2 | 123 | 9.1 |
| June | 11.3 | 6.7 | 96 | 9.0 |
| July | 13.4 | 8.8 | 83 | 9.0 |
| August | 13.0 | 8.4 | 110 | 8.4 |
| September | 10.3 | 5.8 | 143 | 6.2 |
| October | 6.8 | 2.8 | 156 | 4.3 |
| November | 3.9 | 0.1 | 125 | 2.2 |
| December | 2.1 | -2.1 | 136 | 0.7 |
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01 · OverviewIceland, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Iceland took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Iceland
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Iceland
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Iceland
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06 · TravelTravelling through Iceland
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Iceland
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions about Iceland
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík, and the total national population is estimated at 353,574.
02 · Q&AWhere is Iceland located and what is its total area?
Iceland is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 103,000 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Iceland?
The official currency is Krona (ISK) and the recognized languages include is, en, de, da, sv, no.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Iceland?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Iceland include Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður, Reykjanesbær, Akureyri.
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