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Destination Guides - Europe / Iceland
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a very safe country with only low levels of petty crime. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Cold injuries are common - frost bite, hypothermia etc. Dress appropriately to reduce the risk of this. Take out a EHIC before you travel. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
0 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
9 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
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| Due to Iceland's northern position, the weather can be very changeable at any time of year. It is a volcanic island with extremes of weather. They experience extensive darkness in the winter. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Reykjavik, Iceland
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 13°C (55°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 21mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1007mb, Humidity: 88%, Sunrise: 06:29GMT, Sunset: 20:21GMT |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 13°C (55°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1002mb, Humidity: 85%, Sunrise: 06:32GMT, Sunset: 20:18GMT |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1000mb, Humidity: 69%, Sunrise: 06:34GMT, Sunset: 20:14GMT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Drink driving limits are stricter than in the UK. The importation of Khat(Quat) is illegal. Carry your passport at all times and ensure that the NOK section is completed. Alcohol is extremely expensive and locals tend to go out much later than you would expect. |
| Getting Around |
| Buses and ferry routes serve the island well in the summer but can be restricted in the winter. There are no railways. Car hire is available but note that most roads are gravel based and headlights must be on at all times. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January, Easter from 2-5 April 10, May Day on 1 May, Mother's Day on 13 May and National Day on 17 June. Christmas celebrations start on 23 December and last until the 26th. |
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| Religion |
| Evangelic Lutheran |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for visits up to 3 months. Your passport must be valid for an additional 3 months after your stay. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Laufasvegur 31, 101 Reykjavik. Tel:(354)550 5100 |
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