The climate in Iceland is milder than many would expect. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a cool temperate ocean climate with cool summers and relatively mild winters.

However, the weather is very changeable and one should always be prepared for unexpected changes.

2007 Temperature Averages in Celsius (Centigrade)

	Reykjavík	Akureyri
Jan	-0,6	-1,5
Feb	0,7	-2,1
Mar	2,2	2,0
Apr	5,5	4,9
May	6,0	4,5
Jun	10,7	10,6
Jul	12,8	10,8
Aug	11,0	10,0
Sep	7,9	7,2
Oct	5,8	5,1
Nov	3,1	1,2
Dec	1,3	0,8

Travellers in Iceland should always bring along lightweight woollens, a sweater or cardigan, a rainproof coat and sturdy walking shoes. If you are travelling in wintertime or are heading into the interior, you will need warm underwear and socks, rubber boots and a warm sweater (fleece, wool).

For weather information see: www.vedur.is/english

Midnight sun:

Due to the countries location directly under the polar circle the nights are bright in all of Iceland during summertime. In the month of June the sun never fully sets in the northern part of the country.

Daylights in Reykjavík in hrs.

1. Jan.	4,5
1. Feb.	7,2
1. Mar.	10,2
1. Apr.	13,5
1. May	16,8
1. Jun.	23,2
1. Jul.	23,8
1. Aug.	18,0
1. Sep.	14,6
1. Oct.	11,5
1. Nov.	8,0
1. Dec.	5,0

Aurora Borealis:

On the other hand, during December and January days are very short with only a few hours of daylight. However, the winter offers the possibibility to observe a spectacular phenomena on the dark northern sky: the Aurora Borealis