Climate
As its name suggests, Iceland's climate is cold, but not
as cold as might be expected because of the passing warm waters of
the Gulf Stream, which regulate the climate. The summer
temperatures in Reykjavík range from 41°F (5°C) at night to as high
as 77°F (25°C) during the day. The average January temperature is
31°F (-0.5°C). The south is the wettest part of the country, but
snow is rare. Coastal areas tend to experience winter gales and are
generally windy. During the summer months there is almost
continuous daylight; early spring and late autumn feature long
twilights. From mid-November until the end of January, in the
darkness of winter, the opposite is true, with the country only
experiencing a few hours of daylight each day. The Northern Lights
are often visible in autumn and early winter.
