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Reykjavík in February
Little changes in Reykjavík from January: highs stay near 37°F (3°C), lows near 30°F (-1°C), and about 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 30/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 37°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 6.0 in (152 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 30/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 37°F (3°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.0 in (152 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 07 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from January (29 → 30/100).
- Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reykjavík in February
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)
Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 37°F.
Kaldi Bar
Laugavegur bar pouring Kaldi beer from northern Iceland.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Hallgrímskirkja
Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 37°F.
National Museum of Iceland
Settlement-to-today history of Iceland in one clear permanent exhibit.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in February
- Vík in February~103 mi · highs 38°F, 9.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Jökulsárlón in February~172 mi · highs 36°F, 10.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Mývatn in February~177 mi · highs 29°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reykjavík in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Reykjavík?
It's middling, scoring 30/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 64. Expect highs of 37°F (3°C) and 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain. Our Iceland Ring Road route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Reykjavík in February?
Average highs are 37°F (3°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in February?
Yes: about 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Reykjavík in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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