Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, is the world's northernmost capital, blending culture and nature.
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Overview
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, is the world's northernmost capital, offering a mix of culture and nature. Its compact center features shopping, dining, nightlife, and landmarks like Hallgrímskirkja church and Harpa concert hall.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Reykjavik.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌧️12°C11°C100%6.5 mm
- WedJul 15🌦️11°C10°C94%0.2 mm
- ThuJul 16🌦️12°C10°C18%3.7 mm
- FriJul 17☁️13°C9°C8%0 mm
- SatJul 18🌦️13°C9°C31%1.8 mm
- SunJul 19🌦️13°C11°C35%5.5 mm
- MonJul 20🌦️14°C12°C41%6.6 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation791 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2°C | -3°C | 76 mm |
| Feb | 3°C | -2°C | 72 mm |
| Mar | 3°C | -2°C | 82 mm |
| Apr | 6°C | 0°C | 51 mm |
| May | 9°C | 4°C | 44 mm |
| Jun | 12°C | 7°C | 50 mm |
| Jul | 13°C | 8°C | 52 mm |
| Aug | 13°C | 8°C | 62 mm |
| Sep | 10°C | 5°C | 67 mm |
| Oct | 7°C | 2°C | 86 mm |
| Nov | 3°C | -1°C | 73 mm |
| Dec | 2°C | -3°C | 79 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified Jun 23, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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