Temperatures reach annual highs in the capital 1219

The temperature reached a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius in the capital yesterday, making August 11th the warmest day of the year so far in Reykjavik.

Summer Breeze Temperatures yielded yearly highs yesterday in Reykjavik, reaching 22 degrees Celsius (72 Fahrenheit). These kids celebrated the good weather by jumping into Elliðaár river that runs through the capital. Photo/ Daníel Rúnarsson

Although most cities around the world would consider 22 degrees Celsius a moderate temperature, Icelanders were out in masses to enjoy the abnormally warm conditions. 

In fact, over a thousand people made the trip to Reykjavik's man-made beach to soak in the sunlight and do their best to get a tan.

The temperature reached a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius in the capital yesterday, making August 11th the warmest day of the year so far in Reykjavik.

Summer Breeze Temperatures yielded yearly highs yesterday in Reykjavik, reaching 22 degrees Celsius (72 Fahrenheit). These kids celebrated the good weather by jumping into Elliðaár river that runs through the capital. Photo/ Daníel Rúnarsson

Although most cities around the world would consider 22 degrees Celsius a moderate temperature, Icelanders were out in masses to enjoy the abnormally warm conditions. 

In fact, over a thousand people made the trip to Reykjavik's man-made beach to soak in the sunlight and do their best to get a tan.