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Europe · Nordic

Reykjavík

Compact northern capital and gateway to volcanos, glaciers, geysers, and the Northern Lights.

Country: Iceland Language: is Currency: ISK Cost tier: $$$$$

Why come here

Showing scores adjusted for September.

Relaxing
10.0
Thermal Hot Springs 10
Destination Spa 8
Digital Detox Retreat 6
Nature & Outdoors
10.0
Waterfalls Dramatic 10
Glacier Polar Landscapes 10
Volcanic Landscapes 10
Dark Sky Stargazing 9
National Parks Iconic 8
Hiking Trail Networks 8
Wildlife Marine 7
Wildlife Birding 7
Northern Lights Aurora 10 0.0
Adventurous
8.0
Fishing Sport 8
Freshwater Watersports 7
Mountaineering Climbing 7
Adrenaline Air 6
Adrenaline Land 6
Scuba Diving 6 0.6
Foodie
7.0
Seafood Destination 7
Regional Cuisine Pilgrimage 5
Wellness & Healing
7.0
Wellness Resort Destination 7
Festivals & Events
6.0
Music Festivals Major 6
Wildlife & Safari
5.0
Polar Wildlife 5

Practical notes

terrain: coastal, volcanic, glacier english widely spoken visa free for us etias required walkable city lgbtq friendly safe solo travel safe solo female travel pollution low aqi

Climate by month

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 36°F 37°F 39°F 43°F 50°F 54°F 57°F 55°F 50°F 45°F 39°F 36°F
Low °F 27°F 28°F 28°F 34°F 39°F 45°F 48°F 46°F 41°F 36°F 30°F 27°F
Sea °F — — — — — — 52°F 52°F — — — —
Precip (in) 3.0 in 2.8 in 3.1 in 2.2 in 1.8 in 2.0 in 2.0 in 2.4 in 2.8 in 3.1 in 3.1 in 3.1 in
Snow likely ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ — — — — — ❄ ❄ ❄

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