Reykjanesbær
The best months to visit Reykjanesbær are June, July and August.
- Temperature
- between -3° and 13°
- Rain
- mostly in February
- Daylight
- 4 h in December to 21 h in June
Reykjanesbær is a municipality on the Southern Peninsula (Suðurnes) in Iceland, though the name is also used by locals to refer to the suburban region of Keflavík and Njarðvík which have grown together over the years. The municipality is made up of the towns of Keflavík and Njarðvík and the village of Hafnir. The municipality was created in 1994 when the inhabitants of the three settlements voted to merge them into one. Reykjanesbær is the fourth largest municipality in Iceland, with 21.957 citizens (2024).
- Country
- 🇮🇸 Iceland
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Population
- 19,724
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates
- 64.00, -22.56
When to go to Reykjanesbær
The best months to visit Reykjanesbær are June, July and August. In Reykjanesbær, daytime highs go from 3° in January to 13° in July. The wettest month is February (102 mm) and the driest is June (52 mm). From November to March, nights drop below freezing.
The best months to go: Jun · Jul · Aug
Weather in Reykjanesbær month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 3° | 3° | 3° | 6° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 3° |
| low | -3° | -2° | -2° | 1° | 4° | 6° | 8° | 8° | 5° | 3° | 0° | -2° |
| rain | 91 mm | 102 mm | 98 mm | 59 mm | 61 mm | 52 mm | 55 mm | 78 mm | 74 mm | 96 mm | 94 mm | 98 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Reykjanesbær, month by month
Reykjanesbær in January
3° / -3° · 91 mm · 5 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in February
3° / -2° · 102 mm · 8 hVery cold and rainy, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a rain jacket
Reykjanesbær in March
3° / -2° · 98 mm · 11 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in April
6° / 1° · 59 mm · 15 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in May
9° / 4° · 61 mm · 18 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in June
11° / 6° · 52 mm · 21 hCold and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in July
13° / 8° · 55 mm · 20 hCool and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in August
13° / 8° · 78 mm · 16 hCool and some rain. Ideal time to go.
What to pack: layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in September
10° / 5° · 74 mm · 13 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in October
7° / 3° · 96 mm · 10 hCold and some rain.
What to pack: layers, a coat and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in November
4° / 0° · 94 mm · 6 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
Reykjanesbær in December
3° / -2° · 98 mm · 4 hVery cold and some rain, frost at night.
What to pack: a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella
5 hHow far Reykjanesbær is from other cities in Iceland
- Keflavík1 km 45 min · 3 min
- Hafnarfjörður37 km 47 min · 34 min
- Kópavogur44 km 47 min · 42 min
- Reykjavík47 km 48 min · 46 min
- Akureyri423 km 1 h 6 min · 6 h 12 min
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3 minFrequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Reykjanesbær?
The best months to visit Reykjanesbær are June, July and August. In Reykjanesbær, daytime highs go from 3° in January to 13° in July.
When does it rain most in Reykjanesbær?
The wettest month is February (102 mm) and the driest is June (52 mm).
Is it cold in Reykjanesbær?
Yes. In January, lows fall to -3°. From November to March, nights drop below freezing.
Is it hot in Reykjanesbær?
Not much. In July, the warmest month, highs hover around 13°.
What to pack for Reykjanesbær?
In January, the coldest month, pack a winter coat, a warm hat, gloves and a compact umbrella. In July, the warmest, layers, a light jacket and a compact umbrella.
How high is Reykjanesbær?
Reykjanesbær sits 12 metres above sea level.
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