At a glance
| Metric | London | Reykjavík |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 23°C | 13°C |
| Coldest month low | 2°C | -3°C |
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 1559 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.7 h/day | 5.4 h/day |
| Best months | June–August | July–August |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | London | Reykjavík | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | London |
| February | 3.8 · Poor | 0.0 · Challenging | London |
| March | 4.4 · Poor | 0.0 · Challenging | London |
| April | 7.3 · Good | 0.9 · Challenging | London |
| May | 8.7 · Excellent | 2.2 · Challenging | London |
| June | 9.1 · Excellent | 4.1 · Poor | London |
| July | 9.1 · Excellent | 5.5 · Fair | London |
| August | 9.8 · Excellent | 5.3 · Fair | London |
| September | 8.8 · Excellent | 2.6 · Challenging | London |
| October | 6.2 · Fair | 0.8 · Challenging | London |
| November | 4.2 · Poor | 0.0 · Challenging | London |
| December | 2.7 · Challenging | 0.0 · Challenging | London |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, London or Reykjavík?
London has the better travel weather in 12 of 12 months, versus 0 for Reykjavík — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit London?
The best months to visit London are June–August, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavík?
The best months to visit Reykjavík are July–August, based on six years of climate data.
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