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Kópavogur

City · Reykjavík, 🇮🇸 Iceland
Area 109 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik
Kópavogur

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Kópavogsbær's Unmissable Gems

Kópavogsbær, Iceland's second-largest municipality, encompasses a diverse landscape ranging from the dormant Þríhnúkagígur volcano to the geothermal Sky Lagoon on the coast. This selection highlights the Bláfjöll mountain range, the region's primary destination for downhill and cross-country skiing, alongside the serene Elliðavatn lake. The area also features modern architectural landmarks like Hjallakirkja and community hubs such as the health-focused Gló and local sports centers, reflecting the active character of the capital region.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–7°
  • -4° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -13°–7°
  • -4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -11°–7°
  • -3° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -7°–10°
  • 0° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 5°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -2°–14°
  • 3° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 3°–16°
  • 6° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 6°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–17°
  • 8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 0°–14°
  • 5° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -4°–10°
  • 2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -9°–8°
  • -1° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–7°
  • -4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 5°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 4 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Icelandic Króna ISK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Icelandic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+354
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Tours & Activities

Þríhnúkagígur volcano
Drive
Sky Lagoon
Drive
Bláfjöll Ski Resort

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