Geysir
Geysir is a geyser located in the Geysir geothermal field in Bláskógabyggð, Iceland. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 5th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 12 °C and 14 °C and lows from 6 °C to 8 °C. Winter months from November to March have daily highs of 0 °C or -1 °C and lows between -4 °C and -6 °C, with precipitation ranging from 145 mm to 174 mm across about 19 to 21 rainy days per month. The site is wheelchair accessible.
The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport in Reykjavík, located 82 km away, while Keflavik International Airport is 118 km away. The distance from the capital Reykjavík is 81 km. Nearby sights include Gullfoss at 8.8 km and Þingvellir at 40.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 14 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -5 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -4 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 168 | 167 | 150 | 121 | 106 | 103 | 117 | 139 | 164 | 160 | 145 | 174 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
