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Reykjavík — VanSky 50 (Acceptable)

Country capital · Capital Region, Iceland · Coastal city

11° Rain
VanSky
50
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su
Feels like
10°C
Wind
45 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
90%
UV
—
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06:54 / 19:50

VanSky index for Reykjavík, Iceland — 50 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Reykjavík, Iceland — VanSky 50 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #10 of 17 cities in the country (as of 16 September 2026). Temperature 13°C, wind 45 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 11°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
46
8°C
Night temperature
Solar
4
0.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
50
45 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 78)
Water
70
10.8°C
Water temperature
Condensation
High
90%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.7°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
78 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
16.09
day
13°
night
8°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
45 km/h
gusts 78 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
17.09
day
11°
night
9°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 59
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
10°
night
8°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 63
comfort
Sa
19.09
day
12°
night
8°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 75
comfort
Su
20.09
day
13°
night
8°
solar
1 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 70
comfort
Mo
21.09
day
12°
night
10°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
50 km/h
gusts 92 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
22.09
day
10°
night
8°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
44 km/h
gusts 76 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.6h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.2 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (78.1 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Strong wind (45.3 km/h) — drive with extra caution, high-profile vehicles at risk.

Air Quality Today

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
10.8°C
Wave height
—

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Iceland

Reykjavík ranks 15 of 17 cities. Country average VanSky — 45.

Best
1
Stykkishólmur
56 2
Egilsstaðir
51 3
Höfn
51 4
Vestmannaeyjar
47 5
Akureyri
46
Harshest
Mosfellsbær
45
Garðabær
45
Vík
42
Reykjavík you are here
42
Seyðisfjörður
33
All 17 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Reykjavík?
The weekly VanSky index for Reykjavík is 50 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Reykjavík?
Solar panel output data for Reykjavík is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Reykjavík?
The index for Reykjavík is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Updated: 12.09.2026

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