Iceland Record High and Low Temperatures

This page tracks the highest and lowest temperatures ever officially recorded at 16 weather stations across Iceland, based on measurements dating from 1949 to 2026. Use the interactive map or the list below to see the record high and record low temperature (in Celsius) for each location, along with the date each record was set.

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Map of All Time Record High Temperatures in Iceland Record High and Low Temperatures

List of All Time Record High Temperatures in Iceland Record High and Low Temperatures

LocationTemperatureRecord Date
Akureyri29 °C (85 °F)June 23, 1974
Bolungavi24 °C (76 °F)August 13, 2004
Dalatangi26 °C (79 °F)September 12, 1949
Egilsstadir29 °C (84 °F)July 5, 1991
Eyrarbakk28 °C (82 °F)July 30, 2008
Grimsey22 °C (71 °F)July 27, 2011
Grimsstadir27 °C (81 °F)July 7, 1991
Hornafjordur24 °C (75 °F)July 26, 1999
Iceland Sit22 °C (71 °F)July 28, 2019
Keflavik24 °C (75 °F)July 31, 1980
Kirkjubaejarklaustu29 °C (85 °F)July 2, 1991
Raufarhof25 °C (77 °F)May 26, 1992
Reykjavik26 °C (78 °F)July 30, 2008
Skjaldthingsstadi28 °C (83 °F)June 25, 1988
Stykkisholmur22 °C (72 °F)June 20, 1949
Vestmannaeyjar22 °C (71 °F)July 30, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Iceland?

The highest temperature ever officially recorded in Iceland was 85 °F (29 °C), set in Akureyri on June 23, 1974.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in Iceland?

The lowest temperature ever officially recorded in Iceland was -56 °F (-49 °C), set in Grimsey on February 17, 1976.

How many weather stations have record temperature data for Iceland?

This page includes record high and low temperature data for 16 weather stations in Iceland.

What time period do these temperature records cover?

The record highs and lows on this page span from 1949 to 2026 and are updated whenever a new station record is set.

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