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Höfði

Reykjavik, Iceland

Best timeJun–Sep

Set inReykjavik, Iceland

In season~54°F high

Climate25–59°F

CurrencyISK

LanguageIcelandic

TimezoneUTC+00:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Höfði

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightDec · 35%

WarmestJul · 59°F

WettestJan

Best windowJun–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Höfði is a house in Reykjavík, Iceland, built in 1909, and best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of President Ronald Reagan of the United States and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. Though technically a failure, the meeting was an important step towards ending of the Cold War. Within the building, the flags of the United States and the Soviet Union are cross-hung to commemorate the meeting.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Thridrangaviti Lighthouse

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Höfði?

The best time to visit Höfði is June–September, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Where is Höfði?

Höfði is in Reykjavik, Iceland.

What is Höfði known for?

Höfði is a house in Reykjavík, Iceland, built in 1909, and best known as the location for the 1986 Reykjavík Summit meeting of President Ronald Reagan of the United States and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union. Though technically a failure, the meeting was an important step towards ending of the Cold War. Within the building, the flags of the United States and the Soviet Union are cross-hung to commemorate the meeting.

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