Iceland
3,846 travellers researching this week↑ 63%
Right now
13°C
July average
Best-time score
71/100
Shoulder months score higher
Crowd level
High
Peak-season footfall
Reykjavik
Europe
14°
Things to do
Golden Circle day tripOutdoor
Sky Lagoon geothermal spaWater
Old Harbour whale watchingOutdoor
Akureyri
Europe
11°
Things to do
Eyjafjörður whale watchingOutdoor
Lake Mývatn day tripOutdoor
Akureyri Botanical GardenOutdoor
Straighter Score
Our proprietary composite of weather comfort, seasonal crowding, and real traveller interest, recalculated daily, projected 14 days ahead.
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Last 90 days 14-day projection
How the Straighter Score works ↗
Iceland in July: The coolest capital in Europe right now, worth the crowds. Expect high crowds and around 13°C on average right now.
Things to do
Midnight sun hikes
Glacier hike
Whale watching
Community pulse
Worth visiting right now?
@wanderer_notes — Comfortable across the board, no need to plan around the weather.
@tripscout — Best experienced at any hour, Iceland rewards a slower pace.
Practical info
Visa
Not required, UK passport
Plug type
Type C/F, 230V
Currency
Icelandic Krona
Language
Icelandic
Emergency
112
Time zone
GMT, UK+0
Stay connected
CoverageIceland coverage
Speed4G / 5G
ActivationInstant, on arrival