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Weather in January in Reykjanes

Considering a trip to Reykjanes this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Reykjanes in January?

Reykjanes is a region in Iceland. January in Reykjanes generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Keflavík. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Reykjanes in January, check out the map below. In many areas in Iceland, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For a closer look at conditions across Reykjanes, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Vogar with an average of 134 mm to high snow/rainfall in Grindavík with 139 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Keflavík usually sees around 20 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Reykjanes climate page.

Where to go in Reykjanes in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Reykjanes on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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 Reykjanes's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Reykjanes?

Keflavík

In January Keflavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Keflavík
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
1,327 hours 
1408 mm 
217 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
1°C 
20 hours 
135 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
0°C 
60 hours 
145 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Keflavík

Grindavík

In January Grindavík generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grindavík
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
1,327 hours 
1439 mm 
222 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
1°C 
20 hours 
139 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
0°C 
60 hours 
149 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Grindavík

Vogar

In January Vogar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vogar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
4°C 
1,327 hours 
1404 mm 
218 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-0°C 
20 hours 
134 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
60 hours 
144 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Vogar

Gardur

In January Gardur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gardur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
1,327 hours 
1413 mm 
214 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
1°C 
20 hours 
137 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
0°C 
60 hours 
145 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Gardur

Sandgerði

In January Sandgerði generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sandgerði
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
4°C 
1,327 hours 
1414 mm 
215 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
1°C 
20 hours 
137 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
1°C 
60 hours 
146 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Sandgerði

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Reykjanes, in Iceland.

Is January the best time to visit Reykjanes?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Reykjanes with often poor weather in Keflavík.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly tolerable weather in Keflavík. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Reykjanes.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Iceland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Iceland.

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