National Day
June 17
Parades and concerts in Reykjavík, and some locals wear national costume. Bring a light waterproof, because it often rains.
Highs13°C (55°F)
Lows7°C (45°F)
Rainy days~9
Daylight20.5 h
CrowdsBusy
June averages for Reykjavík. Source
June brings the midnight sun — it never really gets dark — and the start of high season. Still cool and windy; waterproof shell, fleece and a sleep mask.
☀️ By day
Light wool layers, a waterproof shell and hiking boots.
🌙 Evening
A sleep mask, because the sun barely sets.
What's on in June
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Midnight sun
Around the June 21 solstice
Twenty-four hours of daylight. Pack a good eye mask, and enjoy midnight hikes in light layers.
June packing essentials
Your June 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).