How hot does it get in Iceland?

Iceland is located near the Arctic Circle, so the climate is generally cool. The average temperature in January is around 0°C (32°F), while the average temperature in July is around 10°C (50°F). The highest temperature ever recorded in Iceland was 30.5°C (86.9°F) on June 22, 1939, in Selfoss. However, the average temperature for that day was only 18°C (64.4°F).