Reykjavik, Iceland All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Reykjavik, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
Station: REYKJAVIK
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 78.2°F (26°C) | July 30, 2008 |
| Record Low | -3.4°F (-20°C) | January 30, 1971 |
| Lowest High | 9.1°F (-13°C) | December 18, 1973 |
| Highest Low | 64.7°F (18°C) | July 31, 1980 |
| Highest Mean | 69.0°F (21°C) | July 31, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | 4°F (-16°C) | January 30, 1971 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.15" (54.6 mm) | December 29, 2012 |
| Max in One Month | 10.22" (259.7 mm) | November 1993 |
| Least in One Month | 0.08" (2.1 mm) | June 1971 |
| Max in One Year | 43.11" (1095.1 mm) | 1991 |
| Least in One Year | 22.06" (560.3 mm) | 1951 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – July 30, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at REYKJAVIK (2 mi from Reykjavik, Iceland). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Reykjavik, Iceland?
The all-time record high in Reykjavik, Iceland is 78.2°F (26°C), set on July 30, 2008.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Reykjavik, Iceland?
The all-time record low in Reykjavik, Iceland is -3.4°F (-20°C), set on January 30, 1971.
What is the most rain Reykjavik, Iceland has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Reykjavik, Iceland is 2.15 inches, on December 29, 2012.