Iceland in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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.
Average weather in january in Reykjavík
very bad weather 221.1cm
Weather at 6am
1°C
Cloudy
32% of time
20%
18%
15%
Weather at 12pm
1°C
Cloudy
28% of time
21%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
1°C
Cloudy
32% of time
22%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
1°C
34%
19%
13%
12%
Where to go in Iceland in january?
Where to go in Iceland in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| East of Iceland (Hofn, Vatnajökul National Park, Seyðisfjörður...) | -0°C to 4°C | 9 à 14 days | 6°C | very bad weather |
| North of Iceland (Akureyri, Siglufjördur, Raufarhöfn...) | -2°C to 2°C | 4 à 12 days | 4°C | very bad weather |
| South of Iceland (Landmannalaugar, Selfoss, Vík í Mýrdal...) | -3°C to 6°C | 9 à 16 days | 8°C | very bad weather |
| South West of Iceland (Reykjavík, Grindavík, Keflavík...) | 3°C to 5°C | 9 à 13 days | 6°C to 7°C | very bad weather |
| West of Iceland (Borgarnes, Snaefellsnes, Ólafsvík...) | 2°C to 4°C | 7 à 13 days | 4°C to 5°C | very bad weather |
| Westfjords (Ísafjörður, Patreksfjörður, Djúpavík...) | -0°C to 2°C | 4 à 13 days | 4°C to 5°C | 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 Reykjavík in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 3°C and minimum temperature is -0°C (for an average temperature of 1°C). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location in january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 137mm 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 | 1°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 5.5°C | ||
| Rainfall | 137mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Akureyri in january
In january, the mean temperature in Akureyri is -5°C (maximum temperature is -2°C and minimum temperature is -8°C). The climate is very cold in that area in january. Plan a sweater!. With 177mm over 11 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | -5°C | ||
| Highest temperature | -2°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -8°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 3.4°C | ||
| Rainfall | 177mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Borgarnes in january
In january, maximum temperature is 3°C and minimum temperature is -0°C (for an average temperature of 1°C). The climate is quite cold in this city in this month. Plan a sweater! With 137mm over 9 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 1°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -0°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 4.9°C | ||
| Rainfall | 137mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Djúpavík in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Djúpavík is -1°C (maximum temperature is 1°C and minimum temperature is -2°C). The climate is rather cold in that area in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 71mm 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 | -1°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 1°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | -2°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 4.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 71mm | ||
| 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 |
Climate in Grindavík in january
In january, the mean temperature in Grindavík is 4°C (maximum temperature is 5°C and minimum temperature is 3°C). The climate is quite cold here in january. Plan a sweater! With 200mm 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 | 4°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 5°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 3°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 6.1°C | ||
| Rainfall | 200mm | ||
| 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 |
All cities in Iceland in january
| Reykjavík in january | very bad weather |
| Akureyri in january | very bad weather |
| Borgarnes in january | very bad weather |
| Djúpavík in january | very bad weather |
| Grindavík in january | very bad weather |
| Hofn in january | very bad weather |
| Ísafjörður in january | very bad weather |
| Landmannalaugar in january | very bad weather |
| Ólafsvík in january | very bad weather |
| Patreksfjörður in january | very bad weather |
| Raufarhöfn in january | very bad weather |
| Selfoss in january | very bad weather |
| Seyðisfjörður in january | very bad weather |
| Siglufjördur in january | very bad weather |
| Snaefellsnes in january | very bad weather |
| Vatnajökul National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Vík í Mýrdal in january | very bad weather |
| Arnarstapi in january | very bad weather |
| Asbyrgi Canyon in january | very bad weather |
| Askja in january | very bad weather |
| Borgarfjörður eystri in january | very bad weather |
| Dettifoss in january | very bad weather |
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.