Reykjavik in July
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a below-average month in Reykjavik.
July is the warmest month and the busiest. Everything is open, but prices are at their highest.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–14°C
- Cool to mild, with long days and some rain.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warmest weather and the full range of tours.
–Highest crowds and prices.
My tip for July
Visit headline sights early or late to avoid tour buses.
- Day tours
- Hiking
- Whale watching
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Reykjavik, 1st for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Reykjavik in July
- Midnight sun
- Very long days; bring an eye mask and plan for peak prices.
June–July
Not set on July?
Months I'd choose over July
Weather
Weather in Reykjavik in July
In July Reykjavik averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 86 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 86 mm
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Reykjavik in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- July is a below-average month in Reykjavik. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Reykjavik overall (1 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warmest weather and the full range of tours. The main downside: Highest crowds and prices.
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in July?
- Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 86 mm of rain or snow. Cool to mild, with long days and some rain. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Reykjavik crowded in July?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Reykjavik in July?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. The best-value month is November.
- When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (July ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Reykjavik in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — highest crowds and prices.
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