Iceland weather
Live in Reykjavík
Drying up around 21:00.
The sky over Reykjavík at 16:08, drawn from the forecast.
Updated
The next 48 hours
Point at an hour and the sky above followsTravelling in Iceland today
The weeks ahead
Reykjavík: two weeks day by day, then the weeks after and the season ahead — each compared with the usual weather.
- The next three days · 19–21 Oct
A little colder than usual
0° – 7° · −1.1°Fairly sureRain or snow at times · Gales possible
- The rest of the week · 22–25 Oct
Much colder than usual
-3° – 3° · −4.0°Could still changeMostly dry · Breezy
- The week after · 26 Oct – 2 Nov
Colder than usual
-2° – 4° · −2.0°Very uncertainRain or snow most days · Breezy
Day by day
ECMWF runs its forecast 51 times with slightly different starting points. Where the runs agree, the forecast is sure; the further ahead, the more they drift apart.
- Likely high and low
- 8 in 10 runs fall inside
- Usual for the time of year
- Tap a day for the details.
Further ahead
Beyond two weeks no forecast can say which day it rains — but ECMWF's extended forecast can tell whether a week leans warmer or wetter than usual, and how sure it is. Paler bars mean a weaker lean.
- 2–8 Novusually 6° / 1°+0.6° A little warmer than usual61% likelyAbout the usual rain and snow
- 9–15 Novusually 5° / 0°+0.4° About usualAbout the usual rain and snow
- 16–22 Novusually 5° / 0°+0.3° About usualAbout the usual rain and snow
- 23–29 Novusually 4° / -1°−0.5° A little colder than usual46% likely−28% Drier than usual71% likelyWindier than usual
The season ahead
ECMWF's seasonal forecast, month by month. Read it as a lean, not a forecast — for packing, the usual weather is still your best guide.
November
Usually 5° / 0° in ReykjavíkNovember in detail+0.6° A little warmer than usualAbout the usual rain and snowDecember
Usually 3° / -2° in ReykjavíkDecember in detail+0.3° About usualAbout the usual rain and snowJanuary
Usually 3° / -2° in ReykjavíkJanuary in detail+0.4° About usualAbout the usual rain and snow
Ensemble, extended-range (EC46) and seasonal (SEAS5) forecasts: ECMWF via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Icelandic Met Office, Reykjavík 1991–2020.
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What to wear
If you're out for an hour or so
- Wool sweater or fleece
- Waterproof shellOne with a hood
- A hatYou'll want it
- Rain trousers
- No umbrellaIt'll flip at the first gust
- Sturdy, waterproof shoes
Iceland right now
Live readings from … Icelandic Met Office stations, updated hourly
Where's the best weather?
Towns ranked by sunshine, warmth, calm and staying dry
Mountain passes
Live from the Road Administration's roadside weather stations
Weather in Iceland by month
What to expect — temperature, rain, daylight and the northern lights
- JJan3°-2°5 h
- FFeb3°-2°9 h
- MMar4°-1°12 h
- AApr7°1°15 h
- MMay10°4°18 h
- JJun13°7°21 h
- JJul15°9°20 h
- AAug14°9°16 h
- SSep11°6°13 h
- OOct8°3°10 h
- NNov5°0°6 h
- DDec3°-2°4 h
Typical low and high in Reykjavík, 1991–2020DaylightNorthern lights season
Will you see the northern lights in Iceland tonight? Live aurora activity (Kp), cloud cover town by town, the dark hours and the best places to look.
Tonight, town by townThe same place through every major weather model, scored against what the Icelandic Met Office's stations actually measured.
Face-offFrom the forecaster
Written by the duty meteorologists at the Icelandic Met Office
South and southwest 5-13 m/s and wiedly rain og showers of rain, but mainly dry in the northeast.
South 8-13 m/s at the east coast tomorrow, but much lighter winds elsewhere. Rain or sleet in the east parts, later snow in mountains, but scattered showers of rain or sleet elsewhere. Temperatures 3 to 10 deg C, mildest in the Eastfjords.
Written today at 15:12 · vedur.is
Regional forecasts are only written in Icelandic, so this is the national one.
In short
- Today
Southerly 6–10 m/s, rain. Around 5 °C.
- Tonight
Southerly 6–9 m/s, rain. 3 to 5 °C.
- Tomorrow
Southerly 4–8 m/s, a few showers. 3 to 5 °C.
- Wednesday
Easterly 6–10 m/s, a little sleet. 1 to 4 °C.
Questions visitors ask
What is the weather like in Iceland right now?
South and southwest 5-13 m/s and wiedly rain og showers of rain, but mainly dry in the northeast. South 8-13 m/s at the east coast tomorrow, but much lighter winds elsewhere. Rain or sleet in the east parts, later snow in mountains, but scattered showers of rain or sleet elsewhere. Temperatures 3 to 10 deg C, mildest in the Eastfjords.
What will the weather be like in Reykjavík over the next two weeks?
The next three days (19–21 Oct): a little colder than usual, 0 to 7 °C, rain or snow at times, gales possible. The rest of the week (22–25 Oct): much colder than usual, -3 to 3 °C, mostly dry, breezy. The week after (26 Oct – 2 Nov): colder than usual, -2 to 4 °C, rain or snow most days, breezy. Based on ECMWF's 51-run ensemble forecast as of 19 October 2026; the further ahead, the less certain.
Are the roads in Iceland open today?
Mostly open — drive with care. Ice on 2 passes. Gusts up to 16 m/s at Fróðárheiði. Of the main mountain passes we follow, 13 are clear, 2 icy, 0 snowy or heavy going and 0 closed. Always check umferdin.is for your exact route before you set off.
What is the weather in Reykjavík right now?
6 °C and rain, wind 5 m/s from the southwest, gusting 11 m/s. Measured at Reykjavík Hljómskálagarður at 15:50 on 19 October 2026.
What should I wear in Reykjavík today?
Dress for the wind, not the thermometer: wool sweater or fleece, waterproof shell, a hat, rain trousers, no umbrella and sturdy, waterproof shoes.
Is it safe to drive to Reykjavík today?
Drive with care. Strong gusts (15 m/s). Hold on to the car door. Always check road conditions on umferdin.is before you set off.
Can I see the northern lights in Reykjavík tonight?
Great chance — Best bet around 21:00. Dark 19:38–06:47.
When is sunrise and sunset in Reykjavík today?
Sunrise is at 08:30 and sunset at 17:54 — 9 h 24 min of daylight. Iceland is on UTC all year.