Reykjavík in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Reykjavík in january 2025
The weather in Reykjavik in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 221.1cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Cloudy
32% of time
20%
18%
15%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Cloudy
28% of time
21%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Cloudy
32% of time
22%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
34°F
34%
19%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Reykjavík in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Reykjavík in january.
The climate of Reykjavík in january is very bad
the weather in Reykjavik in january is wet (with 5.4in of precipitation over 9 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in december there is an average of 4.1in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city the month of january. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Reykjavik is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Reykjavik in the month of january with a maximum record of 49°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 16 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 52% of time.
On average, in Reykjavik, the days of january last 05:27. The sun rises at 10:54 and sets at 16:21.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Reykjavík in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 42°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 30km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 221.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.87km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 10:54 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Reykjavík in january 2024:
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 29°F
23°F to 31°F
36°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
27°F to 36°F
22°F to 27°F
18°F to 22°F
16°F to 20°F
18°F to 32°F
13°F to 25°F
29°F to 38°F
23°F to 29°F
18°F to 23°F
31°F to 34°F
36°F to 41°F
32°F to 43°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
27°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
31°F to 34°F
25°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in Iceland in january
Cities near Reykjavík:
| Kopavogur in january | very bad weather |
| Seltjarnarnes in january | very bad weather |
| Mosfellsbaer in january | very bad weather |
| Akranes in january | very bad weather |
| Vogar in january | very bad weather |
| Keflavík in january | very bad weather |
| Suðurnesjabær in january | very bad weather |
| Hveragerdi in january | very bad weather |
| Grindavík in january | very bad weather |
| Thingvellir in january | very bad weather |
| Borgarnes in january | very bad weather |
| Selfoss in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Reykjavík
perfect weather
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Weather data for Reykjavík in january:
Weather data for Reykjavík for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Reykjavík. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Reykjavík can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Reykjavík.