Blue Lagoon, Iceland: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Blue Lagoon
- Important essentials for Blue Lagoon
- Blue Lagoon in January: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in February: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in March: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in April: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in May: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in June: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in July: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in August: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in September: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in October: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in November: weather and what to pack
- Blue Lagoon in December: weather and what to pack
When to go to Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Based on the climate and weather in Blue Lagoon, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important esssentials for Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Blue Lagoon, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should be appropriate for most countries, but you may want to check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Blue Lagoon. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Keflavik travelers may do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Blue Lagoon, Iceland by month
January
January in this region can be extremely cold. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Heavy jacket
- Sweaters
- Gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Insulated water bottle
- Heavy socks, such as:
- Lip balm
- Cold weather footwear
February
Traveling to Blue Lagoon in February, you will notice that it is freezing. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Warm pants or jeans
- Heavy jacket
- Sweaters
- Gloves or mittens
- Heavy socks, such as:
- Insulated water bottle
- Lip balm
- Cold weather footwear
March
March in Blue Lagoon is cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light gloves or mittens
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Socks
- Standard footwear
April
If you visit Blue Lagoon during April, you may see that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).
Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Lip balm
- Standard footwear
May
May in Blue Lagoon can be very chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.
During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
June
June in Blue Lagoon can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Socks
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
July
July in Blue Lagoon is cold. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Long skirts
- Light jacket or fleece
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
August
August here is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Dresses
- Socks
- Standard footwear
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
September
Traveling to Blue Lagoon in September, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Socks
- Light jacket or fleece
- Dresses
- Standard footwear
- Pants or jeans
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Long skirts
October
October in Blue Lagoon can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 80% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Warm pants or jeans
- Fleeces
- Jacket or coat
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Standard footwear
November
November in Blue Lagoon is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Warm pants or jeans
- Jacket or coat
- Lip balm
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Standard footwear
December
December in Blue Lagoon is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Heavy socks, such as:
- Gloves or mittens
- Heavy jacket
- Lip balm
- Insulated water bottle
- Sweaters
- Warm pants or jeans
- Cold weather footwear
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