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Climate & seasons

When to go to Iceland?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High -5° -4° -4° -2° 2° 7° 11° 9° 5° -1° -3° -5°
Rain (mm) 102 101 104 50 65 81 71 80 102 93 74 75
City sightseeing City sightseeing July
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports March Winter sports April Winter sports May Winter sports June Winter sports September Winter sports October Winter sports November Winter sports December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Winter sports

    Cold enough for snow and festive atmosphere.

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Indicative rates

Before you go to Iceland

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency

Tipping

Service is always included; tipping is not expected at restaurants or for taxis, a small extra is still fine.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Christmas Eve
  2. Christmas Day
  3. St. Stephen's Day
  4. New Year's Eve
  5. New Year's Day
  6. Maundy Thursday

In depth

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