What to Wear in Iceland: Tips for every season 

 Date : Oct 02, 2026

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When planning a journey to Iceland, one of the questions that evokes the most insecurity is „What should I pack for my trip to Iceland?“ The weather in Iceland changes quickly and the seasons blend into one another. Here is some advice on packing for your Iceland trip - before you try squishing your entire closet into a suitcase.

Pack savvy – not heavy!

You‘ve read it often: layers, layers, layers – but: what kind of layers? What to bring to Iceland also depends on your travel plans. But whether you want to do a lot of hiking or only want to enjoy the view by car, come in winter or summer, there are some basics, that belong in every suitcase, all year round:

All-season basics:

•     An outer layer, wind- and waterproof jacket
•     A wool or fleece sweater to have as a middle layer
•     A thin wool or synthetic as a base layer
•     Headband or hat and gloves - even in summer
•     Warm and waterproof hiking boots
•     Waterproof pants
•     Warm socks, synthetic or wool
•     Sunglasses
•     Bathing suit

Add-Ons Winter (October-April)

The climate in Iceland is sub-arctic, meaning long and cold winters. The Gulfstream helps to keep temperatures mild around medium -3 Celsius during the winter months, but the weather can be very harsh, with fierce winds and snow and/or rain coming down sideways, leaving you cold AND wet. It is therefore important to dismiss cotton and jeans. Instead, these essentials will keep you warm:

•     Water-and windproof winter jacket/parka
•     Long underwear, wool or synthetics
•     Warm water- and windproof gloves and hat
•     Water- and windproof outdoor-pants

Add-Ons Summer (May-August)

Though Iceland is not a summer holiday destination, we can have lovely warm days with an average temperature of around 11 Celsius. Temperatures can reach up to 20 Celsius and the midnights sun brightens up our nights. We suggest bringing:

•     T-Shirts
•     Sun lotion
•     Rainpants and jacket
•     Sleeping mask

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