Weather in Reykjavik 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

Partly Cloudy

20%

Snow showers

18%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 12pm
34°F

Partly Cloudy

21%

Snow showers

17%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Weather at 6pm
34°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Snow showers

16%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 3am
34°F

Snow showers

34%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Cloudy

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Reykjavik in january

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


The climate of Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Overcast
32°F to 38°F
02-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34°F to 38°F
03-01-2024
Light drizzle
34°F to 36°F
04-01-2024
Overcast
27°F to 31°F
05-01-2024
Light freezing rain
23°F to 29°F
06-01-2024
Overcast
23°F to 31°F
07-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 45°F
08-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
09-01-2024
Light rain
43°F to 47°F
10-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
11-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 45°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 43°F
13-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 40°F
14-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 36°F
15-01-2024
Cloudy
22°F to 27°F
16-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 22°F
17-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 20°F
18-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
18°F to 32°F
19-01-2024
Overcast
13°F to 25°F
20-01-2024
Light freezing rain
29°F to 38°F
21-01-2024
Light freezing rain
23°F to 29°F
22-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 23°F
23-01-2024
Overcast
31°F to 34°F
24-01-2024
Light sleet showers
36°F to 41°F
25-01-2024
Blowing snow
32°F to 43°F
26-01-2024
Blizzard
31°F to 32°F
27-01-2024
Blowing snow
29°F to 36°F
28-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 34°F
29-01-2024
Light sleet showers
29°F to 38°F
30-01-2024
Blizzard
31°F to 34°F
31-01-2024
Blizzard
25°F to 32°F

Map: other cities in Iceland in january

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Weather data for Reykjavik in january:

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


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