Visiting Reykjavik by yacht

When to come, where ships anchor near Reykjavik, and how to get here.

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Seasons

When to come

Season	Months	Daily high	Monthly rain
Peak	June to August	13.0 to 14.9 °C	43 to 65 mm
Shoulder	May, September	10.1 to 11.4 °C	53 to 87 mm
Off season	October to April	3.2 to 7.6 °C	59 to 95 mm

WMO 1991 to 2020 normals, Reykjavik station. Season bands are our own estimate.

At anchor

Where yachts anchor

The Faxaports port guide (2025) names one anchorage for Reykjavik.

KollafjörðurGood anchorage in 30 to 35 m of water. Positions 64°12.5'N 21°54.0'W and 64°12.5'N 21°55.5'W

Not allowedAnchoring is prohibited near the harbour entrance

TugsTugs meet vessels in the roadstead

Ashore

Visit Reykjavík says whale watching and tourism have gradually replaced fishing vessels in the harbour, while shops and restaurants have taken over the warehouses.

Getting here

Keflavík Airport is the international airport. Flybus runs between the airport and Reykjavik. The company gives around 45 minutes. Reykjavik Domestic Airport is also listed as a nearby airport in the port guide.

Ice

The harbour approach is unrestricted and ice-free all year round (Faxaports port guide, 2025).

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