Nature escape

Reykjavík weather in June

Temperature, sea and sunshine in June: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in June

Fair

Best time to visit: July

Air temperature13°CNight 7°
Sea temperature9.7°Ccold
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 21.0 h daylight
Rainy days14days / month74 mm

What is the weather like in Reykjavík in June?

In June, Reykjavík is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Reykjavík.

June compared

How the weather changes from May to July. Tap a month to open it.

MayMayJuneJunJulyJul
Score315159
Day10°13°15°
Night3°7°8°
Sea7°10°11°
Sun8 h8 h7 h
Rain days161414

More details for June

Daylight
21 h 0 min02:58 – 23:58
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
76 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+0Atlantic/Reykjavik

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in June

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Reykjavík in June: quick answers

Is Reykjavík hot in June?

No. In June, Reykjavík is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C and nights drop to about 7 °C.

Can you swim in Reykjavík in June?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in June the sea averages just 9.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Reykjavík in June?

It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 74 mm.

Reykjavík month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)