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Viðey

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Viðey

Reykjavik, Iceland
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inReykjavik, Iceland
In season~54°F high
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Climate

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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

25–59°F
CurrencyISK
LanguageIcelandic
TimezoneUTC+00:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Viðey
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

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

Sunny share of daylightDec · 34%
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

Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, just outside the capital of Reykjavík.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Icelandic Phallological Museum
3 mi away
National Museum of Iceland
3 mi away
Hallgrímskirkja
3 mi away
Tjörnin
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Viðey?

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

Where is Viðey?

Viðey is in Reykjavik, Iceland.

What is Viðey known for?

Viðey is the largest island of the Kollafjörður Bay in Iceland, just outside the capital of Reykjavík.

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