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Reykjavík, Iceland
Capital Region · Iceland
Reykjavík is a large city in Capital Region, Iceland with a population of 118,918. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.
People
Climate
| Population | 118,918 |
| Population Density | 1,262 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.1355°, -21.8954° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Capital Region |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (989 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.6 inches (50 cm) |
About Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a large city in Iceland (Capital Region) with a population of 118,918. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Reykjavík
Reykjavík has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (12°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 94.2 sq mi (244.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.1355°N, 21.8954°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | ICELAND: CENTRAL-SOUTH | Meteorological | 75.0 m | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Brennisteinsfjoll (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 23 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 24 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 30 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 46 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 50 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 77 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 90 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 110 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 113 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 124 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 132 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Reykjavík has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Reykjavík
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fjölbrautaskólinn í Garðabæ | College | — | Visit → |
| Fjölbrautaskólinn við Ármúla | College | — | Visit → |
| Fjöltækniskóli Íslands | College | — | Visit → |
| Framhaldsskólinn í Mosfellsbæ | College | — | Visit → |
| Hússtjórnarskólinn í Reykjavík | College | — | Visit → |
| Iceland Academy of the Arts | University | — | — |
| Iceland University of the Arts | University | — | Visit → |
| Iceland University of the Arts | University | — | Visit → |
| Iceland University of the Arts | University | — | Visit → |
| Iceland University of the Arts | University | — | Visit → |
| Institute For Experimental Pathology | University | — | Visit → |
| Kvikmyndaskóli Íslands | University | — | — |
| Menntaskólinn í Kópavogi | College | — | Visit → |
| Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík | College | — | — |
| Menntaskólinn við Sund | College | — | Visit → |
| Reykjavik University | University | — | — |
| Tækniskólinn | College | — | — |
| Tækniskólinn | College | — | Visit → |
| Tækniskólinn | College | — | Visit → |
| University of Iceland | University | — | Visit → |
| Verzlunarskóli Íslands | College | 1985 | — |
Schools in Reykjavík
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hvassaleitisskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Kvennaskólinn í Reykjavík | — | — | — | — |
| Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík | — | — | — | — |
| Vörðuskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Tjarnarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Skóli Ísaks Jónssonar | — | — | — | — |
| Brúarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Álftamýrarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð | — | — | — | — |
| Waldorfskólinn Sólstafir | — | — | — | — |
| Verzlunarskóli Íslands | — | — | — | — |
| Breiðagerðisskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Rimaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hamraskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Réttarholtsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Tónlistarskólinn í Grafarvogi | — | — | — | — |
| Klettaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Safamýrarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Laugalækjarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Foldaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Háteigsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Langholtsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Árbæjarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Laugarnesskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hlíðaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Austurbæjarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Leikskólinn Klettaborg | — | — | — | — |
| Vogaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Ártúnsskóli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Reykjavík
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rás2 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Bylgjan | — | AAC+ 131 kbps | |
| Flashback 60s | — | MP3 | |
| Útvarp Saga | news talk, talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RUV 1 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Country Bylgjan | country | AAC+ 130 kbps | |
| Rondó | — | AAC 352 kbps |
Museums in Reykjavík
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aðalstræti 10 | ||||
| Arbaer Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Ásmundarsafn | ||||
| Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center | ||||
| Bookless Bungalow | ||||
| Byggðarsafnið | ||||
| Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar | ||||
| Einar Jónsson Museum | ||||
| Gerðarsafn | ||||
| Heimili Veitna | ||||
| Hofdi house | ||||
| Icelandic Punk Museum | ||||
| Kjarvalsstaðir | ||||
| Kvikmyndasafn Íslands | ||||
| Listasafn ASÍ | ||||
| Museum Of Design And Applied Art | ||||
| National Gallery of Iceland | ||||
| National Museum of Iceland | ||||
| Náttúrufræðistofa Kópavogs | ||||
| Pharmacy Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík 871±2 | ||||
| Reykjavik Art Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík Maritime Museum | ||||
| Reykjavik Museum of Photography | ||||
| Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar | ||||
| Saga Museum | ||||
| Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum | ||||
| Tales from Iceland | ||||
| The Culture House | ||||
| The Icelandic Phallological Museum | ||||
| Tónlistarsafn Íslands | ||||
| Víkin | ||||
| Whales of Iceland | ||||
| Þjóðminjasafn Íslands - varðveisla |
Libraries in Reykjavík
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Akraness | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Garðabæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Hafnarfjarðar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Kópavogs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Móðurmáls | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Mosfellsbæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Seltjarnarness | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið - Menningarhús Spönginni | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Árbæ | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Úlfarsárdal | 0.0 | |||||
| National and University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Archives of Iceland | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library Kringlan | 0.0 | |||||
| Sólheimasafn | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Reykjavík
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolaportið |
Hotels in Reykjavík
65 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Reykjavík
162 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Reykjavík
53 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Reykjavík
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Reykjavík
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Reykjavík
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Reykjavík
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Reykjavík
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Reykjavík
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Reykjavík
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Reykjavík
29 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Reykjavík
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Reykjavík
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Reykjavík
17 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Reykjavík
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Reykjavík
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ægisgarður | ||||
| RVK Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Reykjavík
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Reykjavík
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Reykjavík
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | Large Airport |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | RKV | Medium Airport |
| Heiði - Fisfélag | — | Small Airport |
| Kaldármelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kárastaða Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandskeið Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stórikroppur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tungubakkar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Reykjavík
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Pósthús | |
| Pósthús |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Reykjavík
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Þingvellir National Park |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Reykjavík
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventkirkjan | |
| Alþjóðleg kirkja Guðs og embætti Jesú Krists | |
| Árbæjarkirkja | |
| Árbæjarkirkja, Árbæjarsafni | |
| Áskirkja | |
| Betanía | |
| Bústaðakirkja | |
| Félag Múslima á Íslandi | |
| Fossvogskirkja | |
| Friðrikskapella | |
| Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík | |
| Grafarvogskirkja | |
| Grensáskirkja | |
| Hallgrímskirkja | |
| Háteigskirkja | |
| Hjálpræðisherinn | |
| Hvítasunnukirkjan Fíladelfía | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Langholtskirkja | |
| Laugarneskirkja |
Explore Near Reykjavík
Quick Facts
Around Reykjavík
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Reykjavík
80 places within 15 km
- • Hofsstaðir
- • Setbergsrústin
- • Þorpið
- • Hundraðmetrarhellir
- • Maríuhellar
- • Músarhellir
- • Selgjárhellir
- • Arctic Photo
- • Art 67
- • Art Ceramic Studio Gallery
- • Art Gallerí
- • Art Gallery 101
- + 15 more
- • Engeyjarviti
- • Arnarhamar
- • Æsustaðafjall
- • Búrfell
- • Búrfell
- • Gvendarselshæð
- + 30 more
- • Camp Grótta
- • Fyrsti Krýsuvíkurvegurinn
- • Gjárétt
- • Howitzer Hill
- • Kapella
- + 5 more
- • Ásfjall
- • Bird watching
- • Hamarinn
- • Hringsjá og eyktir
- • Landing strip viewpoint
- + 2 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Reykjavík
What is the population of Reykjavík?
Reykjavík has a population of 118,918 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 1,262 people per square mile, spread across 94.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Reykjavík?
Reykjavík has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.