What wetsuit do you need in Iceland?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 5 coastal cities in Iceland.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 4.3°C Feb | 11.7°C Aug | 5/4 mm, and not alone |
| Keflavík | 4.9°C Feb | 11.5°C Aug | 5/4 mm full suit |
| Selfoss | 5.7°C Feb | 12.1°C Aug | 5/4 mm full suit |
| Akranes | 3.3°C Feb | 11.7°C Aug | 5/4 mm, and not alone |
| Ísafjörður | 2.4°C Mar | 9.8°C Aug | 5/4 mm, and not alone |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Iceland →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from