Weather in Keflavík in january 2026

The weather in Keflavík in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 167cm

Weather at 6am
40°F

Cloudy

21%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Weather at 12pm
40°F

Cloudy

20%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Weather at 6pm
40°F

Cloudy

20%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Weather at 3am
40°F

Snow showers

36%

Cloudy

17%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Moderate rain at times

13%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Keflavík in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Keflavík in january.


The climate of Keflavík in january is very bad

the weather in Keflavík in january is wet (with 7.9in of rainfall over 13 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in december there is an average of 6.1in of rainfall over 10 days.

The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location january. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. The minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Keflavík is 40°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Keflavík in january with a maximum record of 50°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2021.

On average, in Keflavík, the days of january last 05:30. The sun rises at 10:55 and sets at 16:25.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Keflavík in january

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 40°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 38°F
Highest record temperature 50°F
(2019)
Lowest record temperature 14°F
(2021)
Number of days at -32°F 7 day(s)
(23%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 42°F
Lowest sea temperature 41°F
Highest sea temperature 43°F
Wind
Wind speed 42km/h
Wind temperature 27°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 7.9in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(42%)
Record daily rainfall 2in
(2013)
Snowfall 167cm
Other climate data
Humidity 80%
Visibility 7.64km
Cloud cover 66%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 4
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 10:55
Time of sunset 16:25
Length of day 05:30
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 Keflavík in january 2025:

01-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
13°F to 14°F
02-01-2025
Blizzard
32°F to 38°F
03-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 38°F
04-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
25°F to 27°F
05-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
14°F to 16°F
06-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 20°F
07-01-2025
Overcast
16°F to 22°F
08-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
14°F to 20°F
09-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
11°F to 18°F
10-01-2025
Light snow
22°F to 27°F
11-01-2025
Light freezing rain
32°F to 36°F
12-01-2025
Fog
40°F to 43°F
13-01-2025
Mist
36°F to 40°F
14-01-2025
Moderate rain
41°F to 45°F
15-01-2025
Light rain shower
43°F to 45°F
16-01-2025
Light rain shower
38°F to 43°F
17-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 32°F
18-01-2025
Blizzard
25°F to 31°F
19-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 36°F
20-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 34°F
21-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
25°F to 27°F
22-01-2025
Light freezing rain
27°F to 32°F
23-01-2025
Moderate snow
29°F to 40°F
24-01-2025
Overcast
29°F to 32°F
25-01-2025
Blizzard
32°F to 34°F
26-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 31°F
27-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 23°F
28-01-2025
Moderate snow
25°F to 27°F
29-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
16°F to 20°F
30-01-2025
Blizzard
23°F to 38°F
31-01-2025
Patchy rain nearby
25°F to 43°F

Map: other cities in Iceland in january

Cities near Keflavík:

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Grindavík in januaryvery bad weather
Seltjarnarnes in januaryvery bad weather
Kopavogur in januaryvery bad weather
Reykjavík in januaryvery bad weather
Akranes in januaryvery bad weather
Mosfellsbaer in januaryvery bad weather
Hveragerdi in januaryvery bad weather
Borgarnes in januaryvery bad weather
Thingvellir in januaryvery bad weather
Selfoss in januaryvery bad weather
Iceland in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

Legend: Keflavík perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Keflavík in january:

Weather data for Keflavík for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Keflavík. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Keflavík 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 Keflavík.


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