Highland season opens
Usually late June or July
F-roads to Landmannalaugar open, and the Laugavegur trek begins. Pack waterproof boots, gaiters and layers, plus swimwear for the hot spring.
Highs15°C (59°F)
Lows9°C (48°F)
Rainy days~10
Daylight19 h
CrowdsPeak season
July averages for Reykjavík. Source
July is the warmest, busiest month (around 14°C), with highland F-roads and hiking trails open. Waterproof layers are still essential — rain and wind come any day.
☀️ By day
T-shirt, fleece and shell. It is the warmest month, but still windy.
🌙 Evening
A puffy jacket for late evenings.
What's on in July
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Peak puffin season
July
Thousands of puffins at the cliffs. Wear windproof layers for exposed clifftops.
July packing essentials
Your July outfit list
- Waterproof shell jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Fleece jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Long-sleeve base layerShop Amazon ↗
- Hiking trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof hiking bootsShop Amazon ↗
- SwimsuitFull-coverage swimsuitShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof shell jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Fleece jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Long-sleeve base layerShop Amazon ↗
- Hiking trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof hiking bootsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Layering is everything: thermal base, fleece or wool mid-layer, waterproof and windproof shell.
- Waterproof hiking boots with grip — paths are wet, icy or volcanic rock most of the year.
- Swimsuit required for lagoons and pools, and you must shower naked before entering (public pools enforce this).