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Reykjavík in June
Reykjavík sees its driest month, with just 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain, highs of 54°F (12°C) and lows of 46°F (8°C).
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 61/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 54°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~20 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What June feels like
It's cool, with highs near 54°F (12°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 46°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Long days help: there are roughly 20 h 22 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is one of Reykjavík's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – August.
- Longest days of the year, about 20 h 22 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (6°F) from May.
- Comfort improves from 49/100 in May to 61/100.
- June sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Insulated jackethighs only 54°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reykjavík in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Hallgrímskirkja
Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 54°F.
Þingvellir National Park
Rift valley between continents and site of Iceland's first parliament in 930.
Why now June scores 61/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Brauð & Co.
Bakery with a painted facade, famous for cinnamon snails.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 54°F.
Sun Voyager
Steel ship sculpture on the waterfront facing Mount Esja.
Why now Highs near 54°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in June
- Vík in June~103 mi · highs 52°F, 4.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Jökulsárlón in June~172 mi · highs 47°F, 3.6 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Mývatn in June~177 mi · highs 48°F, 2.3 in rain · 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Reykjavík?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 61/100. Expect highs of 54°F (12°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. June is inside the Jun – Sep window our Iceland Ring Road route recommends.
How cold is Reykjavík in June?
Average highs are 54°F (12°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reykjavík in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Reykjavík in June?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 54°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.3 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Reykjavík
Routes in season in June
- Iceland Ring Road Jun – Sep
Planning Reykjavík in June?
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