Iceland — mytravelcast data
The data below comes from the mytravelcast interactive map. Each weather rating covers a two-week window in the middle of the month and is calculated separately for each travel style.
Best time to visit: month ratings by travel style
General: good conditions — July, August; average — June; poor — May, September, October; bad — November–April.
Sun & Chill: bad conditions — all year.
City Break: good conditions — June–August; average — April, May, September, October; poor — November–March.
Nature & Trekking: ideal conditions — July, August; average — June, September; poor — May; bad — October–April.
Culture & Sights: good conditions — July, August; average — May, June, September; poor — March, April, October; bad — November–February.
Wild Adventure: ideal conditions — June–August; good — September; average — May; poor — April, October; bad — November–March.
Climate month by month
Average temperature, in brackets the average daily minimum and maximum, then total rainfall.
January 0°C (-4/-1°C), 90 mm; February 1°C (-4/0°C), 80 mm; March 1°C (-2/2°C), 82 mm; April 4°C (0/5°C), 68 mm; May 7°C (4/9°C), 52 mm; June 11°C (7/12°C), 55 mm; July 13°C (9/14°C), 52 mm; August 13°C (9/13°C), 58 mm; September 10°C (6/10°C), 68 mm; October 7°C (3/6°C), 82 mm; November 3°C (0/2°C), 90 mm; December 1°C (-3/0°C), 90 mm.
Daily budget
Backpacker (hostel + street food + local transport): 80-95 USD, 70-80 EUR, 290-350 PLN per day.
Comfort (3★ hotel + restaurants + taxis): 230-270 USD, 200-230 EUR, 850-950 PLN per day.
Luxury (4–5★ hotel + private + fine dining): 500-600 USD, 430-500 EUR, 1800-2100 PLN per day.
Currency: ISK.
Visa by passport
Poland, Germany, France, Spain: Visa-free, no day limit. EEA/Schengen — ID card sufficient.
United Kingdom, United States, Japan: Visa-free, up to 90/180 days. Schengen — passport, 90/180 days.
China, India: Embassy visa, up to 90/180 days. Schengen visa required — up to 90 days within 180 days (apply at the consulate or visa centre of your main destination).
Visa data is indicative, as of 2026-10-14. Check the official source before you travel.
Places
Jökulsárlón Lagoon, Northern Lights, Geysir & Gullfoss, Westfjords, Blue Lagoon, Landmannalaugar.
Source: mytravelcast.com. Updated: 2026-10-14.