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Iceland in June

Great month. Near-constant light, open roads, National Day on the 17th; highland roads open late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
High
Iceland
Prices
High
Iceland

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Iceland

Near-constant light, open roads, National Day on the 17th; highland roads open late in the month.

Is another month better than June?

No other month rates higher than June for Iceland in this guide.

Weather in June

  • Reykjavík and the south-west · Reykjavík, Golden Circle, Reykjanesbest weather

    Mild and windy: around 0 °C (32 °F) in January, 12–14 °C (54–57 °F) in July. About 21 h of daylight in June, 4–5 h in late December.

  • South coast · Vík, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlónbest weather

    The wettest and windiest lowland; sandstorms and high winds close Route 1 in places. Ice caves open roughly November–March with guides.

  • North and east · Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík, East Fjordsbest weather

    Colder, drier and often sunnier than the south; more snow in winter, warmer summer days.

  • Highlands · Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk, Askja, Kjölurfine

    F-roads open roughly late June to early September, dates set each year — check umferdin.is. Snow possible any month.

  • East Iceland: South-east coast (Höfn) · Sand and glacier shelf below Vatnajökullbest weather

    Wettest and windiest part of the region; fog and rain off the glacier are common even in July.

  • East Iceland: Hérað and the East Fjords · Inland around Lagarfljót and the fjord villagesbest weather

    Sheltered inland and among the warmest places in Iceland in summer; fjord villages are cooler and windier.

  • North Iceland: North Iceland coast · Akureyri, Skagafjörður, Mývatn, Húsavíkbest weather

    Colder and harsher than Reykjavík; winter storms can close roads. Midges around Mývatn in summer — check.

  • South Iceland: South coast · Þorlákshöfn to Höfnbest weather

    Wind is the real weather: it can close roads and doors. Winter daylight is 4–5 hours in December; June has near-24-hour light. Rain falls year-round — bring a waterproof shell, not an umbrella.

  • Southwest Iceland: Reykjavík and the Reykjanes coast · capital area and peninsulabest weather

    Coastal wind is the main discomfort; summer highs sit near 12–15 °C (54–59 °F), winter near 0–3 °C (32–37 °F). Rain and wind change within hours.

  • West Iceland: Snæfellsnes and the coast · West Icelandbest weather

    May–Sep is the practical window; winter brings wind, ice and short daylight. The peninsula sticks into the Atlantic, so expect wind year-round.

  • Westfjords: Westfjords coast · Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, fjord villagesbest weather

    Short summer window Jun–Aug; wind and rain any month. Mountain roads and passes can close for months outside summer.

  • Reykjavík12 °C (54 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days
  • Akureyri14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days
  • Arnarstapi13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days
  • Blue Lagoon13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days
  • Borgarnes12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Egilsstaðir13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Eyrarbakki14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days
  • Fossholl13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days
  • Hafnarfjörður12 °C (54 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Hella14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hellissandur13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days
  • Höfn12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Húsavík12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days
  • Hveragerði13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ísafjörður10 °C (50 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 11 rain days
  • Keflavík15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kirkjubæjarklaustur13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kópavogur12 °C (54 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mývatn12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days
  • Raufarhöfn12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days
  • Selfoss14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Seyðisfjörður13 °C (55 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days
  • Siglufjörður14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 3 rain days
  • Skagafjörður14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 10 rain days
  • Skógar14 °C (57 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days
  • Stokkseyri13 °C (55 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 10 rain days
  • Stykkishólmur15 °C (59 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days
  • Súðavík13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days
  • Suðureyri12 °C (54 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days
  • Vestmannaeyjar11 °C (52 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days
  • Vík í Mýrdal12 °C (54 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 12 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • National Day

    17 Jun

    Parades and concerts in Reykjavík; shops closed.

  • Sjómannadagurinn (Seamen’s Day) check

    First Sunday of June · Reykjavík

    Boat events and food stalls at the harbour.

  • Midnight sun

    About 10 to 30 June · Reykjavík

    The sun sets near midnight and rises around 03:00; sleep with blackout curtains.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Iceland
High
Prices · Iceland
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Iceland, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jun: Great

    Jul: Great

  • Crowds

    Jun: High

    Jul: High

  • Prices

    Jun: High

    Jul: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jun: 3

    Jul: 0

June: Near-constant light, open roads, National Day on the 17th; highland roads open late in the month.

July: Warmest and busiest; F-roads and Laugavegur trek open; book everything.

Iceland: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in June

Rated best or good this month

  • Reykjavík and the south-west

    Best weather of the year (Reykjavík, Golden Circle, Reykjanes)

  • South coast

    Best weather of the year (Vík, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón)

  • North and east

    Best weather of the year (Akureyri, Mývatn, Húsavík, East Fjords)

  • Reykjavík

    Midnight sun; the busiest and best-lit month.

  • Akureyri

    Best months: Jun–Sep (midnight sun, all roads open); Feb–Mar and Sep–Oct for northern lights

  • Arnarstapi

    Best months: Jun–Aug

  • Borgarnes

    Best months: Jun–Aug for long daylight and open mountain roads; May and Sep are quieter but some highland access closes

  • Egilsstaðir

    Best months: Jun–Aug

  • Eyrarbakki

    Best months: Jun–Aug

  • Fossholl

    Best months: May–Sep (guesthouse open, roads clear)

  • Hafnarfjörður

    Best months: Jun–Aug for long days and pools; Dec weekends for the Christmas village

  • Hella

    Best months: May–Sep