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Keflavík weather in January (Reykjanes, Iceland)

What's the typical weather in Keflavík for January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Keflavík includes low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 1°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Keflavík in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

January in Keflavík can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Keflavík's climate page.

Keflavík, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 135 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 20 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12% *  
* Data from: Reykjavík, Iceland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Iceland in January

Find out more about the weather in Iceland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Iceland, check out our Keflavík's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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