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CLIMATE

Iceland: Though Iceland’s climate is cool, warm ocean currents keep it more temperate than
you might expect for its northerly location. Highs in Reykjavik during the summer months,
with their long hours of daylight, average in the 50s but can easily reach the 60s or low 70s—
like fall days in the northeastern U.S. September and October in Iceland are cooler and you’ll
want to have a warm jacket, warm hat, and gloves available. It’s often windy, so bring a good
windbreaker. The weather can change rapidly, so be prepared to add or remove outer layers
during the course of a day’s tour. Humidity can be low at summer’s outset (May), when the
air has exceptional clarity on sunny days. The winter months bring cooler temperatures and
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Westman Islands, Iceland: The Westman Islands enjoy a relatively temperate maritime climate
similar to the rest of Iceland.

Greenland: Greenland is cooler than Iceland, with an arctic climate whose high temperatures
average below 50° F in the summer months; however, afternoon highs can reach the 60°s F
from June through August. During summer you can expect high humidity and foggy days.

Climate Averages & Online Forecast
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means they serve only as general indicators of what can reasonably be expected. An extreme
heat wave or cold snap could fall outside these ranges. As your departure approaches, we
encourage you to go online to www.oattravel.com/myaccount for your 10-day forecast.

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