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Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.
Key factors in the calculation:
High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
Reykjavik experiences discomfort temperatures during the months of January, February, March, November, and December due to the cold.
The temperature peaks in July, with a maximum of 13.2°C, which is outside the comfort range.
Even the warmest months in Reykjavik do not reach comfortable temperatures.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.0°C |
| Feb | 2.1°C |
| Mar | 2.7°C |
| Apr | 5.7°C |
| May | 8.7°C |
| Jun | 11.2°C |
| Jul | 13.2°C |
| Aug | 12.8°C |
| Sep | 9.9°C |
| Oct | 6.4°C |
| Nov | 3.6°C |
| Dec | 0.9°C |
| Average | 6.5°C |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | -3.3°C |
| Feb | -1.9°C |
| Mar | -1.2°C |
| Apr | 1.7°C |
| May | 4.6°C |
| Jun | 7.1°C |
| Jul | 9.2°C |
| Aug | 8.6°C |
| Sep | 6.4°C |
| Oct | 3.2°C |
| Nov | 0.6°C |
| Dec | -2.6°C |
| Average | 2.7°C |
Reykjavik experiences very low sunshine hours, peaking in August at 3.7 hours and plummeting to around 1 hour during the winter months
Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, generally ranging between 3 to 5 mm
The driest months appear to be in the summer, particularly July.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.0 hours/day |
| Feb | 1.1 hours/day |
| Mar | 2.3 hours/day |
| Apr | 2.8 hours/day |
| May | 3.1 hours/day |
| Jun | 2.0 hours/day |
| Jul | 2.9 hours/day |
| Aug | 3.7 hours/day |
| Sep | 2.1 hours/day |
| Oct | 1.8 hours/day |
| Nov | 1.4 hours/day |
| Dec | 1.1 hours/day |
| Average | 2.1 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9mm |
| Feb | 5.6mm |
| Mar | 4.0mm |
| Apr | 4.2mm |
| May | 3.8mm |
| Jun | 2.9mm |
| Jul | 2.5mm |
| Aug | 2.8mm |
| Sep | 4.7mm |
| Oct | 3.4mm |
| Nov | 3.9mm |
| Dec | 4.5mm |
| Average | 3.9mm |
Wind Speed
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 34.4km/h |
| Feb | 36.5km/h |
| Mar | 29.5km/h |
| Apr | 27.2km/h |
| May | 25.9km/h |
| Jun | 22.9km/h |
| Jul | 20.9km/h |
| Aug | 21.8km/h |
| Sep | 27.1km/h |
| Oct | 27.7km/h |
| Nov | 30.0km/h |
| Dec | 30.5km/h |
| Average | 27.9km/h |
Humidity
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 78.0% |
| Feb | 78.4% |
| Mar | 75.2% |
| Apr | 76.5% |
| May | 74.8% |
| Jun | 77.1% |
| Jul | 80.3% |
| Aug | 79.1% |
| Sep | 79.5% |
| Oct | 78.9% |
| Nov | 76.7% |
| Dec | 76.7% |
| Average | 77.6% |
Reykjavik experiences extreme variations in daylight hours throughout the year.
The sunrise ranges from as early as 3:02 AM in June to as late as 11:12 AM in December with sunset from 3:34 PM to 11:19 PM.
Consequently, the shortest day in December is a mere 4 hours and 21 minutes, while the longest day in July stretches to an impressive 19 hours and 33 minutes.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10:50 |
| Feb | 9:23 |
| Mar | 7:43 |
| Apr | 5:55 |
| May | 4:11 |
| Jun | 3:03 |
| Jul | 3:46 |
| Aug | 5:22 |
| Sep | 6:52 |
| Oct | 8:22 |
| Nov | 9:58 |
| Dec | 11:13 |
| Average | 7:12 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16:25 |
| Feb | 18:01 |
| Mar | 19:32 |
| Apr | 21:04 |
| May | 22:41 |
| Jun | 12:20 |
| Jul | 23:19 |
| Aug | 21:40 |
| Sep | 19:52 |
| Oct | 18:04 |
| Nov | 16:27 |
| Dec | 15:35 |
| Average | 18:42 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5:34 hours |
| Feb | 8:38 hours |
| Mar | 11:49 hours |
| Apr | 14:04 hours |
| May | 15:41 hours |
| Jun | 5:20 hours |
| Jul | 16:19 hours |
| Aug | 14:40 hours |
| Sep | 12:52 hours |
| Oct | 9:43 hours |
| Nov | 6:29 hours |
| Dec | 4:22 hours |
| Average | 10:30 hours |