Reykjavik in June
Midnight sun
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
June is a below-average month in Reykjavik.
June is the peak: the midnight sun, open highland roads and a full tour calendar.
June in detail
What June actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–12°C
- Cool and bright, with nearly continuous daylight.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Daylight almost round the clock.
–Peak prices and crowds at the main sights.
My tip for June
Book rental cars and tours early; bring an eye mask.
- Midnight sun
- Golden Circle
- Whale watching
How June compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Reykjavik, 3rd for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Reykjavik in June
- Midnight sun
- Very long days; bring an eye mask and plan for peak prices.
June–July
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Months I'd choose over June
Weather
Weather in Reykjavik in June
In June Reykjavik averages a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 80 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is September.
- Average high
- 13°C
- 55°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
Climate data: ERA5 reanalysis 1991–2020 (Open-Meteo). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Reykjavik in June: the questions people ask
- Is June a good time to visit Reykjavik?
- June is a below-average month in Reykjavik. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Reykjavik overall (3 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Daylight almost round the clock. The main downside: Peak prices and crowds at the main sights.
- What is the weather like in Reykjavik in June?
- Average highs are around 13°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 80 mm of rain or snow. Cool and bright, with nearly continuous daylight. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 14°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Reykjavik crowded in June?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is November.
- How expensive is Reykjavik in June?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). 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 (June ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.
Still going to Reykjavik in June?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — peak prices and crowds at the main sights.
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