Reykjavík vs Akureyri for Remote Work
Reykjavík and Akureyri are the two largest cities in Iceland with complete remote-work profiles. Reykjavík has about 119K residents; Akureyri has about 19K. Reykjavík is the national capital.
The best remote-work month in Reykjavík is typically July (12°C avg), compared with June (9°C avg) in Akureyri. Reykjavík sees about 15 rainy days that month, while Akureyri sees about 12 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range -4–14°C in Reykjavík and -5–14°C in Akureyri.
Reykjavík sits at 37 m, versus 9,999 m below sea level in Akureyri.
Side-by-side
Reykjavík
Iceland
- Population
- 119K
- Elevation
- 37 m
- Best month
- July
- Best-month temperature
- 12°C
- Best-month range
- 9–14°C
- Best-month rain
- About 15 rainy days
- Year temperature range
- -4–14°C
- National capital
- Yes
Akureyri
Iceland
- Population
- 19K
- Elevation
- 9,999 m below sea level
- Best month
- June
- Best-month temperature
- 9°C
- Best-month range
- 6–11°C
- Best-month rain
- About 12 rainy days
- Year temperature range
- -5–14°C
- National capital
- No
FAQ
- Which is larger, Reykjavík or Akureyri?
- Reykjavík is the larger of the two complete profiles in Iceland, with about 119K residents compared with about 19K in Akureyri.
- How does the climate compare in Reykjavík vs Akureyri?
- The best remote-work month is typically July in Reykjavík (12°C avg) and June in Akureyri (9°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 15 rainy days in Reykjavík versus about 12 rainy days in Akureyri.
Related pages
- Reykjavík city guide
- Akureyri city guide
- More cities in Iceland
- All city guides
- English-Speaking Cities for Remote Work — English listed
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