Reykjavik weather in October
In October, Reykjavik sees average daytime highs of 7°C and overnight lows near 3°C, with 111 mm of precipitation across 14.8 wet days and about 9.3 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 5°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of October to 7 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Reykjavik's 1st-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Reykjavik's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 7°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 3°
- 7th coldest
- Precipitation
- 111 mm
- 14.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 18 min
- 8:33 AM – 5:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 0.91 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.6
- out of 10
Reykjavik is capital and largest city in Iceland.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 6.8 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 487/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1786
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 5°C by the end.
A typical October day in Reykjavik reaches about 7°C in the afternoon and slips back to 3°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 3°C and 10°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 4°C cooler than September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg low (°C) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 | 4 |
| 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 5 | 8 | 4 |
| 6 | 8 | 4 |
| 7 | 8 | 4 |
| 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 8 | 4 |
| 10 | 8 | 3 |
| 11 | 7 | 3 |
| 12 | 7 | 3 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 |
| 14 | 7 | 3 |
| 15 | 7 | 3 |
| 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 17 | 7 | 3 |
| 18 | 6 | 2 |
| 19 | 6 | 2 |
| 20 | 6 | 2 |
| 21 | 6 | 2 |
| 22 | 6 | 2 |
| 23 | 6 | 2 |
| 24 | 5 | 2 |
| 25 | 5 | 2 |
| 26 | 5 | 1 |
| 27 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 29 | 5 | 1 |
| 30 | 5 | 1 |
| 31 | 5 | 1 |
How October really feels in Reykjavik
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 23 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Reykjavik weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2° / -3° | 124 | 17.9 | 12.1 | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 2° / -3° | 122 | 16.6 | 12.1 | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 3° / -2° | 114 | 16.9 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 6° / 1° | 90 | 15.3 | 5.3 | 14.6 | 0.4 |
| May | 9° / 4° | 83 | 14.8 | 0.5 | 17.9 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 12° / 8° | 69 | 12.8 | 0.1 | 20.2 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 14° / 9° | 76 | 13.3 | 0 | 19.2 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 13° / 9° | 93 | 14.9 | 0 | 16.1 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 11° / 6° | 126 | 16.8 | 0.3 | 12.7 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 7° / 3° | 111 | 14.8 | 2.5 | 9.3 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 4° / -0° | 113 | 15.5 | 6.7 | 6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 2° / -2° | 124 | 16.6 | 11.2 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in October, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 23 | 77 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 25 | 75 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 26 | 74 |
| 8 | 26 | 74 |
| 9 | 26 | 74 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 29 | 71 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 29 | 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 29 | 71 |
| 31 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Reykjavik gets around 111 mm of rain and snow over 14.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 48% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| Snow chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 5 |
| 2 | 57 | 5 |
| 3 | 56 | 5 |
| 4 | 56 | 6 |
| 5 | 56 | 6 |
| 6 | 55 | 6 |
| 7 | 55 | 6 |
| 8 | 54 | 6 |
| 9 | 53 | 6 |
| 10 | 52 | 6 |
| 11 | 51 | 6 |
| 12 | 50 | 6 |
| 13 | 49 | 6 |
| 14 | 48 | 6 |
| 15 | 47 | 6 |
| 16 | 46 | 6 |
| 17 | 45 | 6 |
| 18 | 45 | 7 |
| 19 | 44 | 7 |
| 20 | 43 | 8 |
| 21 | 43 | 8 |
| 22 | 42 | 9 |
| 23 | 42 | 9 |
| 24 | 42 | 10 |
| 25 | 42 | 10 |
| 26 | 43 | 11 |
| 27 | 43 | 11 |
| 28 | 44 | 12 |
| 29 | 45 | 12 |
| 30 | 46 | 13 |
| 31 | 47 | 13 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in October
Winds average 15 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
| 31 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of October to 7 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 204 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 7:47 AM to 9:22 AM, and sunset from 6:46 PM to 5:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:47 | 7:50 | 7:53 | 7:56 | 7:59 | 8:02 | 8:06 | 8:09 | 8:12 | 8:15 | 8:18 | 8:21 | 8:24 | 8:27 | 8:30 | 8:33 | 8:37 | 8:40 | 8:43 | 8:46 | 8:49 | 8:52 | 8:56 | 8:59 | 9:02 | 9:05 | 9:09 | 9:12 | 9:15 | 9:18 | 9:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:46 | 6:42 | 6:38 | 6:35 | 6:31 | 6:28 | 6:24 | 6:20 | 6:17 | 6:13 | 6:10 | 6:06 | 6:02 | 5:59 | 5:55 | 5:52 | 5:48 | 5:45 | 5:41 | 5:38 | 5:34 | 5:31 | 5:27 | 5:24 | 5:21 | 5:17 | 5:14 | 5:10 | 5:07 | 5:04 | 5:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 7:47 | 6:46 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 7:50 | 6:42 |
| 3 | 10.8 | 7:53 | 6:38 |
| 4 | 10.6 | 7:56 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 10.5 | 7:59 | 6:31 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 8:02 | 6:28 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 8:06 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 10.2 | 8:09 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 10.1 | 8:12 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 10.0 | 8:15 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 9.9 | 8:18 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 8:21 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 9.6 | 8:24 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 9.5 | 8:27 | 5:59 |
| 15 | 9.4 | 8:30 | 5:55 |
| 16 | 9.3 | 8:33 | 5:52 |
| 17 | 9.2 | 8:37 | 5:48 |
| 18 | 9.1 | 8:40 | 5:45 |
| 19 | 9.0 | 8:43 | 5:41 |
| 20 | 8.9 | 8:46 | 5:38 |
| 21 | 8.8 | 8:49 | 5:34 |
| 22 | 8.6 | 8:52 | 5:31 |
| 23 | 8.5 | 8:56 | 5:27 |
| 24 | 8.4 | 8:59 | 5:24 |
| 25 | 8.3 | 9:02 | 5:21 |
| 26 | 8.2 | 9:05 | 5:17 |
| 27 | 8.1 | 9:09 | 5:14 |
| 28 | 8.0 | 9:12 | 5:10 |
| 29 | 7.9 | 9:15 | 5:07 |
| 30 | 7.8 | 9:18 | 5:04 |
| 31 | 7.6 | 9:22 | 5:01 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 0.91 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.05 kWh/m² to a high of 5.05 kWh/m² in June across the year — October's 0.91 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.1 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.0 | Dim |
| 15 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 16 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 17 | 0.9 | Dim |
| 18 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 19 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 20 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 21 | 0.8 | Dim |
| 22 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 23 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 24 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 25 | 0.7 | Dim |
| 26 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 27 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 28 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 29 | 0.6 | Dim |
| 30 | 0.5 | Dim |
| 31 | 0.5 | Dim |
Is October a good time to visit Reykjavik?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Reykjavik.
What to pack for Reykjavik in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Reykjavik sees daytime highs around 7°C and nights near 3°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Reykjavik in October
The nearest coast averages about 8°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 11°C and coldest in March near 5°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Bracing |
| Feb | 5 | Bracing |
| Mar | 5 | Bracing |
| Apr | 6 | Bracing |
| May | 7 | Bracing |
| Jun | 10 | Bracing |
| Jul | 11 | Bracing |
| Aug | 11 | Bracing |
| Sep | 10 | Bracing |
| Oct | 8 | Bracing |
| Nov | 7 | Bracing |
| Dec | 6 | Bracing |
UV index in Reykjavik in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Reykjavik peaks around June 21 at about 4 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 3 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 2 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 5 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 2 | Low |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Reykjavik?
Reykjavik sits at 64.1°N, 21.9°W, 37 m above sea level, in Iceland. The nearest listed city is Kópavogur, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Reykjavik
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Reykjavik.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Reykjavik has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 77 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 867 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,335 m.
The land around Reykjavik is covered by artificial surfaces (37%) and water (25%) within 3 km, water (45%) and grassland (43%) within 16 km, and water (48%) and grassland (37%) within 80 km.
Iceland travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 118% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $98,323
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Reykjavik (64.1355°, -21.8954°, elevation 37 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).