Weather in Iceland in january 2025

Below, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Iceland. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go in Iceland in january?

Where to go in Iceland in january: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in january?

East of Iceland
(Hofn, Vatnajökul National Park, Seyðisfjörður...)
very bad weather
North of Iceland
(Akureyri, Siglufjördur, Raufarhöfn...)
very bad weather
South of Iceland
(Landmannalaugar, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal...)
very bad weather
South West of Iceland
(Reykjavik, Grindavík, Keflavík...)
very bad weather
West of Iceland
(Borgarnes, Snaefellsnes, Ólafsvík...)
very bad weather
Westfjords
(Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Djúpavík...)
very bad weather


Where should you go in Iceland in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Iceland in january is very bad across the board.

Snowfall and overcast skies are what characterize the climate throughout January in Iceland. It is cold and the sun only appears for four hours! However, southern Iceland is favored when compared to the northern countries because it is possible to benefit from cloud thinnings.

January in Reykjavik and South-western Iceland

The first weeks of the month provide a mild climate and one can indeed have some sun during the hours of its appearance. Then the climatic conditions deteriorate and one will have snow in mid-January. Towards the end of the month, expect fine rains that still favor the feeling of freshness.

January in Akureyri and Northern Iceland

With temperatures down to around -5° C, the atmosphere in the Akureyri region is frosty - the weather in Iceland throughout January is sullen: snowfall rivals the frequency of fog. Thus, the wearing of warm clothes is of great importance to feel comfortable.


Climate in Iceland in january

Climate in Reykjavik in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location in january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 5.4in over 9 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.

January
Average temperature 34°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Sea temperature 42°F
Rainfall 5.4in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(30%)
Humidity 86%
Daily sunshine hours 4
Cloud cover 65%
Length of day 05:27
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Reykjavik in january

Climate in Akureyri in january

In january, the mean temperature in Akureyri is 23°F (maximum temperature is 29°F and minimum temperature is 18°F). The climate is very cold in that area in january. Plan a sweater!. With 7in over 11 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.

January
Average temperature 23°F
Highest temperature 29°F
Lowest temperature 18°F
Sea temperature 39°F
Rainfall 7in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(37%)
Humidity 94%
Daily sunshine hours 3
Cloud cover 69%
Length of day 04:45
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Akureyri in january

Climate in Borgarnes in january

In january, maximum temperature is 38°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is quite cold in this city in this month. Plan a sweater! With 5.4in over 9 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.

January
Average temperature 34°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Sea temperature 41°F
Rainfall 5.4in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(30%)
Humidity 86%
Daily sunshine hours 4
Cloud cover 65%
Length of day 05:17
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Borgarnes in january

Climate in Djúpavík in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Djúpavík is 31°F (maximum temperature is 34°F and minimum temperature is 29°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.8in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your holidays. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

January
Average temperature 31°F
Highest temperature 34°F
Lowest temperature 29°F
Sea temperature 40°F
Rainfall 2.8in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(13%)
Humidity 88%
Daily sunshine hours 3
Cloud cover 64%
Length of day 04:37
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Djúpavík in january

Climate in Grindavík in january

In january, the mean temperature in Grindavík is 40°F (maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite cold here in january. Plan a sweater! With 7.9in over 13 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.

January
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Sea temperature 43°F
Rainfall 7.9in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(42%)
Humidity 80%
Daily sunshine hours 4
Cloud cover 66%
Length of day 05:33
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Grindavík in january


All cities in Iceland in january

Reykjavik in januaryvery bad weather
Akureyri in januaryvery bad weather
Borgarnes in januaryvery bad weather
Djúpavík in januaryvery bad weather
Grindavík in januaryvery bad weather
Hofn in januaryvery bad weather
Ísafjörður in januaryvery bad weather
Landmannalaugar in januaryvery bad weather
Ólafsvík in januaryvery bad weather
Patreksfjörður in januaryvery bad weather
Raufarhöfn in januaryvery bad weather
Selfoss in januaryvery bad weather
Seyðisfjörður in januaryvery bad weather
Siglufjördur in januaryvery bad weather
Snaefellsnes in januaryvery bad weather
Vatnajökul National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Vík í Mýrdal in januaryvery bad weather
Arnarstapi in januaryvery bad weather
Asbyrgi Canyon in januaryvery bad weather
Askja in januaryvery bad weather
Borgarfjörður eystri in januaryvery bad weather
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Weather data for Iceland in january:

Weather data for Iceland in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Iceland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Iceland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Iceland.


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