Yes, for travelers who want waterfalls, puffin cliffs and hot springs in cool, fairly dry weather, with Reykjavik afternoons reaching 55°F (13°C).
Camping season is only starting, since most campsites open at the beginning of June, and nights drop to 45°F (7°C).
At a glance
- Afternoon high in Reykjavik: 55°F (13°C)
- Night low in Reykjavik: 45°F (7°C)
- Sunshine: 6 hours a day on average
- Sea near Reykjavik: 49°F (10°C)
- Organ concert at Hallgrímskirkja: noon, first Saturday of the month
What is the weather like in Iceland in June?
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine per day | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in (53 mm) | 11 | 6.7 h | 45°F (7°C) |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in (43 mm) | 9 | 6.3 h | 49°F (10°C) |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in (50 mm) | 10 | 5.9 h | 52°F (11°C) |
*Long-term monthly averages.*
June in Reykjavik is cool and mild. Afternoons reach 55°F (13°C) and nights fall to 45°F (7°C), so a coat stays on all day, and there’s no need to hunt for shade.
Rain falls on 9 days of the month, and the sun shows for about 6 hours a day on average. Keep a waterproof jacket in the day bag and plan the long outdoor stops, like the waterfalls or Þingvellir, for the drier stretches of your forecast.
The month sits between two slightly damper ones. May brings 11 rainy days, with highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows of 39°F (4°C). July warms to 59°F (15°C) by day and 48°F (9°C) at night, with 10 rainy days. Sunshine slips a little each month, from 7 hours a day in May to 6 in July.
Where to go in Iceland in June
Reykjavík city centre
The centre stretches from Aðalstræti up the hill to the end of Laugavegur, the main shopping street. Laugavegur has bars, clubs and restaurants that open in the evenings. A self-guided walk can take in the sights from Hallgrímskirkja church to the Harpa concert hall. Perlan, a nature exploratorium with interactive exhibits, is a good indoor stop for a wet June afternoon.
Þingvellir National Park
The park has hiking trails, diving, angling and riding routes, and cool June days suit the walking. The Service Center sits at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. Camping and angling permits are handed out there on arrival, so stop in before heading out.
Fontana in Laugarvatn
Fontana, at Hverabraut 1 in Laugarvatn, offers geothermal baths and a geothermal bakery where rye bread is baked in a geyser. With June nights at 45°F (7°C), a hot bath after a day outside is easy to justify.
Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi
Seljalandsfoss plunges over the cliffs of Vestur-Eyjafjall, where the Seljalandsá river drops. You can walk behind it, so bring a rain jacket even on a dry day. Gljúfrabúi, about 131 feet (40 meters) high, stands on the land of the abandoned farm Hamragarðar.
Dyrhólaey and Vík
Dyrhólaey is a 394-foot (120-meter) promontory rising out of black sand just west of Vík. Puffins nest in its cliffs from late April to mid-August, so June falls right inside the season. A small orange-roofed lighthouse built in 1927 stands on the highest point. In Vík, the Katla Visitor Centre is at Víkurbraut 28 and the Hafnleysa Maritime Museum at Víkurbraut 17.
Fjaðrárgljúfur
This canyon is about 98 feet (30 meters) deep and about 1.2 miles (2 km) long. Hiking up the canyon along or in the river is strictly forbidden because of breeding grounds, so plan to look from the edge.
What to do in Iceland in June
Organ concert at Hallgrímskirkja
Organ concerts are held at noon on the first Saturday of every month from September to June, so June is the last month of the series. The church houses the largest organ in the country.
The tower gives a panoramic view of Reykjavík, the surrounding mountains and the ocean. An English-language service is held on the last Sunday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Puffins at Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey is one of the most reliable puffin spots in South Iceland, with birds nesting in the cliffs from late April to mid-August. In June the birds are on the cliffs. Bring binoculars and keep to the headland’s viewpoints.
Visitors can also hike up Reynisfjall Mountain for views over the Atlantic and bird cliffs.
Whale watching from Akureyri
Whale Watching Akureyri runs two kinds of trip. A specially designed ship takes 200 passengers, and custom-built RIB speedboats take small groups of 12 with a guide and a specially trained captain.
The speedboats suit travelers who want a small group, and the ship suits larger parties.
Soaking at Secret Lagoon and Sky Lagoon
Secret Lagoon, at Hvammsvegur in Flúðir, is the oldest swimming pool in Iceland, made in 1891 at Hverahólmi. It has three pools: a main pool, a hot paddling pool and a cold pool. The water comes from the hot springs Vaðmálahver, Básahver and Litli Geysir and stays at 100 to 104°F (38 to 40°C) all year.
Sky Lagoon, at Vesturvör 44 to 48 in Kópavogur, is a geothermal lagoon by the sea with an optional seven-step ritual. It’s the easier choice from Reykjavík on a day when the forecast turns gray.
Making of a Nation at the National Museum
The National Museum of Iceland, at Suðurgata 41 in Reykjavík, preserves and showcases the country’s cultural and historical heritage. Its permanent exhibition is Making of a Nation.
With 9 rainy days in June, this is a ready indoor plan. Audio guides come in 10 languages.
Is Iceland busy in June?
June is when the camping season starts. Of around 200 registered campsites in Iceland, most are open from the beginning of June to the end of August or mid-September. The Grindavík campsite opens earlier, from mid-March into November.
Camping outside organised campsites in tent trailers, tent campers, caravans or camper vans is illegal without landowner permission. A traditional camping tent may be pitched for one night on uncultivated land along public routes in inhabited areas. Landowner permission is needed for more than three tents, and in Vatnajökull National Park groups of ten or more tents must ask the ranger. Book campsites and rooms ahead for the South Coast stops.
The lodging tax is 800 kr. per lodging tax unit at licensed hotels and guesthouses in categories II to IV. It is 400 kr. per unit at campsites and parking spots for motorhomes, trailers, pop-up campers and caravan sites.
Can you swim in Iceland in June?
The sea is cold. Water near Reykjavik averages 49°F (10°C) in June, and the same figure holds near Vík. Near Höfn it is 48°F (9°C). These are monthly averages, so any single day can run a little warmer or colder. Expect a quick dip at most.
For a proper swim, the geothermal pools do the job. Next month the sea warms to 52°F (11°C) near Reykjavik, which is still cool.
What to pack for Iceland in June
June asks for layers and rain gear, plus a swimsuit for the hot pools.
- A waterproof jacket, for the 9 rainy days of the month
- A warm layer for evenings, since nights fall to 45°F (7°C)
- Sturdy shoes for the hiking trails at Þingvellir and the climb up Reynisfjall
- A swimsuit and towel for Secret Lagoon, Sky Lagoon and Fontana
- Binoculars for the puffin cliffs at Dyrhólaey
- A tent, if you plan to use the campsites that open in June
What to know before visiting Iceland in June
June is the last month of the Hallgrímskirkja organ concerts, held at noon on the first Saturday. At Þingvellir, camping and angling permits are issued at the Service Center at Leirar on arrival.
Is June a good time to visit Iceland?
Yes, especially for travelers who want waterfalls, puffin cliffs and hot springs in cool, fairly dry weather. June has fewer rainy days than the months on either side, with 9 against 11 in May and 10 in July.
July gains warmth, with highs of 59°F (15°C), and a sea near 52°F (11°C). The price is a little less sun each month. June also keeps the organ concert, which ends after this month, and the campsites that have just opened.
For swimming, the pools beat the sea, which is 49°F (10°C) near Reykjavik. For camping, June is the start of the season at most sites. For wildlife, Dyrhólaey puffins and Akureyri whale trips are on offer, and the small RIB boats take only 12 passengers each.
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