Reykjanes weather in January
Planning a journey to Reykjanes this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Keflavík. 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.
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. Keflavík experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 20 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at January's conditions in Reykjanes, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Reykjanes's yearly weather, check out our Reykjanes climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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