The climate of Iceland, city by city
This page lists the 9 cities in Iceland for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+2.3 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Iceland?
The hottest city in Iceland is Reykjanesbaer, with an average annual temperature of 5.1 °C.
What is the coldest city in Iceland?
The coldest city in Iceland is Akureyri, with an average annual temperature of 0.2 °C.
What is the wettest city in Iceland?
The wettest city in Iceland is Selfoss, with 1,523 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Iceland warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Iceland warmed by +2.3 °C between 1940 and 2025.