Reyðarfjörður weather in January (East Iceland, Iceland)

Curious about the climate in Reyðarfjörður this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Reyðarfjörður tends to experience very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -5°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Reyðarfjörður in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 176 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Reyðarfjörður. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reyðarfjörður climate page with graphs.

 

Reyðarfjörður, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 176 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

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.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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